Chocolate-Cherry Truffle Cake

Health score
3%
Chocolate-Cherry Truffle Cake
195 min.
12
674kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the decadent Chocolate-Cherry Truffle Cake, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This luscious cake combines the rich flavors of semisweet chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, creating a moist and velvety texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of maraschino cherries adds a delightful burst of fruity sweetness, perfectly balancing the deep chocolate notes.

Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. The glossy chocolate glaze drizzled over the top, complemented by elegant white chocolate curls and whole cherries, makes it a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. With a preparation time of just over three hours, this cake is well worth the wait, as it allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The combination of a rich chocolate fudge cake mix and a creamy chocolate filling ensures that every bite is a heavenly experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible Chocolate-Cherry Truffle Cake!

Ingredients

  • cup semi chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)
  • 0.7 cup condensed milk sweetened (from 14-oz can)
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • cup water 
  • cup butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  •  eggs 
  • box peach pie filling instant (4-serving size)
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries drained chopped ()
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened
  • 0.8 cup semi chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)
  • tablespoons plus 
  • teaspoon milk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form
  • microwave
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave filling ingredients uncovered on High 25 to 35 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth; set aside.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, the eggs and pudding mix with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. With rubber spatula, fold in cherries. Spoon half of the batter into pan; spread evenly.
  3. Bake 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven; immediately drop spoonfuls of filling over batter, keeping filling away from sides of pan and pressing down lightly. Carefully spoon remaining batter over top; spread evenly.
  5. Bake 42 to 47 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted near center comes out almost clean and cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Loosen cake with knife around center and edges of pan. Turn cake upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  6. In 1-quart saucepan, heat all glaze ingredients except 1 teaspoon milk over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in up to 1 teaspoon milk if necessary for glazing consistency.
  7. Pour glaze over cake, allowing some to drizzle down sides. If desired, garnish cake with white chocolate curls and whole cherries. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories674kcal
Protein5.65%
Fat47.95%
Carbs46.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.08
Glycemic Load
17.16
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.288260827894%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:673.82kcal
33.69%
Fat:36.84g
56.67%
Saturated Fat:19.91g
124.42%
Carbohydrates:80.21g
26.74%
Net Carbohydrates:76.49g
27.81%
Sugar:62.78g
69.75%
Cholesterol:113.88mg
37.96%
Sodium:510.1mg
22.18%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Caffeine:26.53mg
8.85%
Protein:9.77g
19.53%
Phosphorus:326.87mg
32.69%
Selenium:18.85µg
26.93%
Copper:0.53mg
26.34%
Calcium:239.61mg
23.96%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.93%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.77%
Iron:3.74mg
20.76%
Magnesium:79.54mg
19.88%
Fiber:3.72g
14.88%
Vitamin A:711.16IU
14.22%
Potassium:484.22mg
13.83%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.61%
Folate:35.29µg
8.82%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.26%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.26%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.63%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.21%
Vitamin K:5.28µg
5.03%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.61%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.78%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.65%
Vitamin C:1.3mg
1.58%