Description
Texas Sheet Cake Truffles are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cake crumbs (from a baked Texas Sheet Cake)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate coating (melting chocolate or chocolate chips)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake a Texas Sheet Cake according to your favorite recipe and allow it to cool completely, then crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined. Gradually add this mixture to the chocolate cake crumbs and mix until everything is evenly combined and holds together.
- Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed truffle balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Use a fork to lift them out, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For freezing, place truffles in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to three months.
- Let truffles come to room temperature naturally when reheating to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Texas Sheet Cake, Truffles, Chocolate Dessert, Easy Dessert