Truffle Cake Recipe

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Truffle Cake
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Directions:

  1. Make the filling a day in advance. Bring the cream to a boil and add to a chopped chocolate. Stir gently until chocolate melted and allow to cool. Keep refrigerated until next day.
  2. Preheat oven at 375°F Draw eight 8-inch circles on a parchment paper.
  3. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks adding gradually 1/3 cup of sugar. Set aside.
  4. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Stir sifted cocoa powder into boiling water. Add slowly to the yolks.
  5. Sift flour and cornstarch over yolk mixture, add 1/3 of the whipped whites and fold in gently. Repeat with remaining whites.
  6. Spoon 1/2 cup of the batter into drown circles and bake for 5-8 min until springs back, when touched. Allow to cool.
  7. For the syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in liqueur.
  8. Whip cooled filling. Moisten prepared cake circles with syrup and spread with chocolate filling. Also cover sides and top of the cake with the filling and sprinkle with chocolate curls and shavings.
  9. To make a truffles, heat the cream to just below a simmer and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir gently to blend, stir in liqueur of your choice and let cool in the fridge for about 1 hour before making truffles. Spoon small teaspoonfuls of chocolate filling and roll into balls. Place on a baking tray and freeze for 30 minutes. Dip truffles in melted chocolate (using a toothpick) and place on a clean tray. Once the coating is set, dust with cocoa powder.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 383.87 Kcal (1607 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.04g 34%
Cholesterol 110.92mg 37%
Sodium 72.51mg 3%
Potassium 338.75mg 7%
Total Carbs 39.1g 13%
Sugars 28.2g 113%
Dietary Fiber 3.19g 13%
Protein 7.31g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 54.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 316.53 Kcal (1325 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.17g 34%
Cholesterol 91.46mg 37%
Sodium 59.79mg 3%
Potassium 279.32mg 7%
Total Carbs 32.24g 13%
Sugars 23.25g 113%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 13%
Protein 6.03g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 3.3mg 22%
Calcium 44.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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