By: The Moody Critic
A newbie among Coffee Bean's arsenal of desserts.
There is no question about the cake's elegant and scrumptious presentation. However, having made a replica of a ruptured tumor cell covered in a chocolate ganache really discouraged me to put those so-called dark cherry truffles in my mouth.
The milk chocolate frosting sure was an excellent match for the cake because it gave that appetizing contrast of colors and that distinct saccharine taste. However, what was markedly lacking in this cake was the sharp sweetness that could have satisfied the sweet tooth for decades. It would have been better if it was 20% sweeter. While this sweetness factor ideally emanates from its frosting or filling, the cake's sweetness on the other hand should be left unaltered to be able to preserve the balance.
The conspicuous chocolate tile located at the back of the cake, believe it or not, had its own unique texture and taste. Given its thin frame, it was quite surprising how it was able to contain a significant number of crisped rice. Unfortunately, these tiles have the tendency to crack because aside from being thin, they don't completely adhere to the cake's convex exterior.
Having maintained the uniformity in this dessert was very commendable. The apparent congruent layering of the chocolate cake was made possible by the equidistant interceding milk chocolate fillings. Because the cake was made with just the right moisture and density, I guess forcefully flushing this dessert down into my stomach with copious amount of water won't be necessary.
Presentation: 8.4Resto: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Taste: 7.5
Texture and consistency: 8.2
Serving size: 7.8
Value for money: 7.7
Overall rating: 7.9/10
Mood: SATISFIED
Address: Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City
Full food name: Dark Cherry Truffle Cake
Price: P135.00
