Chocolate-Espresso Pound Cake Truffles

Chocolate-Espresso Pound Cake Truffles
45 min.
36
41kcal

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If you're looking for a sweet, indulgent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee, these Chocolate-Espresso Pound Cake Truffles are exactly what you need. These bite-sized delights are the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings while enjoying the bold, aromatic taste of espresso. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re entertaining friends or treating yourself, these truffles are both easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.

The magic begins with the soft and moist Million Dollar Pound Cake, which provides the perfect base for the rich chocolate-coffee coating. As the chocolate melts and blends with the smooth buttercream frosting, the flavors meld together beautifully, creating a luxurious truffle center. Rolling the truffles in Dutch process cocoa adds an extra layer of flavor and texture, making each bite a delightful mix of creamy and cocoa goodness.

Ingredients

  • oz bittersweet chocolate 
  • 36 servings dutch-processed cocoa powder 
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream 
  • medium asian - teriyaki rice instant (such as Starbuck's VIA)
  • 0.5  round cake 
  • 0.3 cup vanilla frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Crumble half of Million Dollar Pound Cake into a large bowl. Microwave chocolate baking bar and cream in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Stir in instant coffee. Stir Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and chocolate mixture into cake until mixture holds its shape. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  2. Roll each truffle in cocoa 2 times.

Nutrition Facts

Calories41kcal
Protein5.57%
Fat40.51%
Carbs53.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.19
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.1400000022967%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
1.96mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:41.09kcal
2.05%
Fat:1.95g
2.99%
Saturated Fat:0.98g
6.15%
Carbohydrates:5.83g
1.94%
Net Carbohydrates:5.25g
1.91%
Sugar:3.77g
4.19%
Cholesterol:5.8mg
1.93%
Sodium:30.72mg
1.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.33mg
1.44%
Protein:0.6g
1.2%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.92%
Copper:0.07mg
3.51%
Magnesium:9.71mg
2.43%
Fiber:0.58g
2.32%
Iron:0.41mg
2.26%
Phosphorus:20.29mg
2.03%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.38%
Selenium:0.76µg
1.09%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes