Miniature Chocolate Truffle Tree Cakes

Health score
2%
Miniature Chocolate Truffle Tree Cakes
45 min.
6
828kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Miniature Chocolate Truffle Tree Cakes, a whimsical dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering. Perfectly sized for sharing, these charming little cakes combine the rich flavors of chocolate and praline, creating a decadent treat that is both visually stunning and utterly delicious.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a moist chocolate cake layered with luscious chocolate-praline truffles, all enveloped in a creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and sparkling sugar, these cakes not only taste divine but also look like a festive centerpiece, making them ideal for celebrations or special occasions.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up these delightful desserts without spending all day in the kitchen. Each bite is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, from the crunchy praline almonds to the smooth frosting, ensuring that every guest will be coming back for seconds. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply treating yourself, these Miniature Chocolate Truffle Tree Cakes are a must-try for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients

  •  recipe praline almonds 
  • 12 ounce vanilla candy coating squares 
  •  recipe chocolate-praline truffles 
  • 0.5  recipe chocolate buttercream frosting white
  •  recipe chocolate cake 
  • 0.5 cup uncolored pistachios divided chopped
  • 3.3 ounce sparkling sugar white
  • ounces chocolate white shaved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • ziploc bags
  • wax paper
  • microwave
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Prepare Chocolate Cake batter; pour into a greased and floured 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
  2. Bake at 350 for 22 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Invert onto a parchment or wax paper-lined rack; cool.
  3. Lift parchment paper and cake layer together, and place on a cutting board.
  4. Cut 12 (3-inch) circles with a round biscuit cutter. (Reserve trimmings for another use.)
  5. Prepare mixture for Chocolate-Praline Truffles.
  6. Spread truffle mixture in a 1/4-inch-thick layer over top of 6 cake circles, reserving remaining truffle mixture; top each with another cake circle. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  7. Spread remaining truffle mixture over top and sides of cakes.
  8. Combine Praline Almonds and 1/4 cup chopped pistachios; roll cake edges in mixture.
  9. Spoon White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting into a small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal. Snip a 1/2-inch hole in 1 corner of bag. Pipe a frosting mound evenly on top of each cake; sprinkle evenly with shaved white chocolate.
  10. Draw 6 (3-inch) circles on a sheet of parchment paper. Turn over, and line a baking sheet with paper, making sure pattern shows through.
  11. Microwave candy coating squares in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 3 minutes or until melted, whisking every 30 seconds. Spoon into a small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag.
  12. Drizzle a triangle inside each circle, forming a tree shape; randomly drizzle coating inside each triangle.
  13. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped pistachios and sparkling sugar. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm. Peel from paper. Gently insert a tree into each frosting mound. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories828kcal
Protein3.39%
Fat39.44%
Carbs57.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.45
Glycemic Load
16.2
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.006521776966%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.75mg
Catechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:827.57kcal
41.38%
Fat:36.9g
56.76%
Saturated Fat:21.91g
136.92%
Carbohydrates:120.33g
40.11%
Net Carbohydrates:117.25g
42.64%
Sugar:92.86g
103.18%
Cholesterol:1.98mg
0.66%
Sodium:620.19mg
26.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:11mg
3.67%
Protein:7.13g
14.26%
Phosphorus:269.29mg
26.93%
Copper:0.46mg
22.94%
Iron:3.81mg
21.19%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.78%
Selenium:10.31µg
14.72%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.59%
Calcium:139.52mg
13.95%
Magnesium:53.58mg
13.4%
Folate:50.77µg
12.69%
Fiber:3.08g
12.31%
Potassium:385.4mg
11.01%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.5%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.25%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.15%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.97%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.36%
Vitamin K:3.89µg
3.7%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.13%
Source:My Recipes