• Blog
  • SHOP
    • View Cart
  • Baked
  • Brewed
  • Beautiful
  • About
  • Work With Me
    • Writing Services & Brand Collabs
    • Food Photography
    • Recipe Creation & Pairing Recs
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  •  

Baked, Brewed, Beautiful

Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe

in Baked on 02/03/21

chocolate cake truffles recipe

Treat yourself to some decadent chocolate cake truffles. Best of all, they’re easy & quick to whip up on a moment’s notice! 

Jump to Recipe
  • Cake truffles are a quick and easy way to make a decadent dessert that look and taste just as rich as the real thing.
  • Make your cake truffles double chocolatey by adding in chocolate chips to your batter.
  • Pair these cake truffles with a light roast coffee boasting of a lighter body, medium acidity, and medium sweetness. 

Homemade chocolate truffles may seem daunting, but they don’t have to be. This easy chocolate cake truffle recipe tastes just as rich and delicious as true chocolate truffles, and it takes way less work.

The best part of all is that your friends and family will have no idea that this dessert took hardly no time at all. Read on to takeaway a few of my baking secrets for the best chocolate cake truffles.

Make these easy chocolate cake truffles for your best gal pals or your sweetie pie on Valentine’s Day.


If you’re still searching for an easy (but equally special & delicious) Valentine’s Day dessert, these chocolate cake truffles are your saving grace. They’re a great way to trick your loved ones into believing you spent a lot more time baking and prepping than you actually did — it’s a win-win.

chocolate cake truffles with white chocolate drizzle

For the perfect coffee pairing to serve with these chocolate cake truffles, you’ll be sure to want to scroll down to the last point for details.

Vanilla cake mix trumps chocolate cake mix for this recipe.

For this recipe in particular, I like to use a vanilla cake mix (even though these are chocolate cake truffles) because I think the vanilla is much more flavorful than chocolate cake mix.

Don’t worry the truffles will still taste chocolatey. You’re going to be adding chocolate frosting to the crumbled cake, which will bring out that chocolate flavor.

Add vanilla extract before baking and chocolate chips after baking your cake.

One of the baking secrets I’ve learned as a freelance food journalist is to always add more vanilla extract. Professional pastry chefs have told me numerous times to add extra vanilla to punch up the flavors in your baked goods.

It also gives you a more natural vanilla taste compared to the vanilla flavoring that is likely already in your boxed cake mix. I love to do this trick anytime I bake, so doing it for this truffle recipe was a no-brainer.

The time to add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract is to right before pouring your cake batter into your cake pan. As for the chocolate chips, I recommend adding those in after you’ve crumbled the cake. You can simple stir the chocolate chips into the crumbled mixture.

Make your own chocolate frosting (recipe included here!).

Of course I’m going to recommend making your own chocolate frosting if you have the time and ingredients on hand. My go-to chocolate frosting calls for 1 cup of powdered sugar, ¼ cup of cocoa powder, 3 tbsp of butter (room temperature), 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp coffee.

To make the frosting, combine all of the ingredients. If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.

Place the rounded cake balls in the fridge for at least an hour prior to adding the white chocolate.

After you’ve shaped your cake/frosting dough into 1-inch balls, stick them onto your prepared tray and into the fridge for at least an hour. Allowing them to chill will make it so much easier to dip and drizzle with white chocolate in the following steps.

If you don’t have that chilling period, your dough balls may fall apart when you dunk them in the white chocolate. This may leave you with cake crumbs in the white chocolate, which looks kind of sloppy.

Use a tablespoon and a small bowl to dunk your dough balls into the white chocolate.

When your cake balls have reached the one-hour mark in the fridge, go ahead and melt your white chocolate either in the microwave or in a double boiler.

chocolate cake truffles with white chocolate drizzle

Place the white chocolate in a small bowl. The reason I suggest using a small bowl is because the 1-cup of white chocolate will fill up most of the bowl, allowing you to dunk your truffles entirely into the white chocolate. Immediately add your sprinkles after dunking, so they will stick to the melted white chocolate.

You want this full immersion so your cake truffles are fully covered in white chocolate unless you’re drizzling…

Drizzle with white chocolate and gold sprinkles to make your chocolate cake truffles look extra decadent.

If you prefer the drizzled look, keep your cake dough balls on the parchment paper after taking them out of the refrigerator. Scoop some white chocolate onto your tablespoon and drizzle it from one side of the tray to the other quickly to get that natural drizzle aesthetic.

Top with gold sprinkles to make them look extra decadent and/or add pink sprinkles for a Valentine’s Day dessert.

Pair these chocolate cake truffles with a light roast coffee boasting of a lighter body, medium acidity, and medium sweetness. 

The ideal coffee pairing for these chocolate cake truffles is a light roast coffee boasting of a lighter body, medium acidity, and medium sweetness. The reason I went with a lighter roast is to help balance out the deep flavors of the truffles. The lighter body also helps to lighten the overall load of this pairing.

This coffee choice was specifically inspired by Passenger’s Montecarlos Coffee. It has tasting notes of clementine, cocoa, and toasted nuts, and it worked beautifully as espresso. I can’t wait to buy more of this one!

 

Want more delicious recipes like this?

Join my free newsletter & get instant access to my FREE resource library, which includes more coffee pairing recipes like this and bonus tutorials that don’t get posted here on the blog! 

 

Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe

Yields20 ServingsDifficultyBeginnerRating

SaveEmail

chocolate cake truffles with white chocolate drizzle

 1 box vanilla cake mix (along with the necessary ingredients to bake the cake)
 ½ cup high-quality chocolate chips
 1 cup chocolate frosting (recipe in post above)
 1 cup high-quality white chocolate

Instructions
1

Bake cake mix according to instructions on the box.

2

Once the cake is cool, crumble it up with your hands and add the chocolate chips.

3

Add the frosting a little at a time until you can roll the dough into balls. It shouldn’t be too sticky.

4

Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper and set it aside.

5

Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments until melted.

6

Roll the truffle balls into the white chocolate. Use a spoon to dip them in and pull them out.

7

For drizzled truffles, dunk a spoon into the white chocolate and swing loosely over the top of the truffles. Do this over the parchment paper because it will get everywhere.

8

Place the truffles on the tray and allow chocolate to harden.

9

Enjoy with coffee! Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Did you enjoy this recipe?Add Your Rating

Ingredients

 1 box vanilla cake mix (along with the necessary ingredients to bake the cake)
 ½ cup high-quality chocolate chips
 1 cup chocolate frosting (recipe in post above)
 1 cup high-quality white chocolate

Directions

Instructions
1

Bake cake mix according to instructions on the box.

2

Once the cake is cool, crumble it up with your hands and add the chocolate chips.

3

Add the frosting a little at a time until you can roll the dough into balls. It shouldn’t be too sticky.

4

Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper and set it aside.

5

Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments until melted.

6

Roll the truffle balls into the white chocolate. Use a spoon to dip them in and pull them out.

7

For drizzled truffles, dunk a spoon into the white chocolate and swing loosely over the top of the truffles. Do this over the parchment paper because it will get everywhere.

8

Place the truffles on the tray and allow chocolate to harden.

9

Enjoy with coffee! Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe
IngredientsDirections
 

Pair Coffee Like You Would Wine

Join my newsletter (free!) and get exclusive access to my FREE resource library, which includes coffee pairing recipes and tutorials that don’t get posted here on the blog! 

 

lemon poppy seed loaf cake on marble
Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Lavender Glaze Recipe
chocolate frosted donuts with gold and white and pecans
Baked Salted, Malted Chocolate Glazed Browned Butter Donuts
Best Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe: A No-Bake Dessert!

Add a Comment

« Best Iced Mocha Recipe
11 Common Beginner Latte Art Mistakes »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

logo
Food Advertisements by

Coffee Shop

  • Digital Coffee Journal (Fillable PDF) $24.00 $13.00
  • Brewing Guide Luxe Notecard Set (Set of 3) $15.00 $12.00
  • AeroPress Brewing Guide Luxe Notecard $7.00 $5.00
  • Moka Pot Brewing Guide Luxe Notecard $7.00 $5.00
bread with Chemex coffee and honey on a blue background

Coffee Recipes By Baked, Brewed, Beautiful

Coffee Recipes By Baked, Brewed, Beautiful
This affogato recipe is not only bursting with complementary sweet, bitter flavors but it only requires 2 ingredients!

I value each & every subscriber. It's quick and easy to subscribe, just click here: https://rb.gy/acljrf  
You'll be the first to learn of my newest coffee recipes!  

Links from video: 
- Top-Tier Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recs - Find Them Here: https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/affogato/
- Pour Over Tutorial: https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/what-is-pour-over-coffee/ 

The blog post that coincides with this video is: https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/affogato

Best Affogato Recipe

Ingredients:
2 shots of espresso
½ cup vanilla bean ice cream
Salted brownies for garnish (optional)
Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions: 
1. Scoop vanilla bean ice cream into a 4 ounce glass and place in freezer while you prepare the espresso.

2. Pull the espresso shots. Immediately, pull glasses of ice cream out and pour the espresso over the ice cream.

3. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and salted brownie crumbs. Garnish the glass's rim with a one-inch square of salted brownies.

New videos every Thursday. 
#affogato #affogatocoffee #affogatoespresso #affogatorecipe #affogatocoffeerecipe #coffeerecipes #coffeerecipe #coffeeandicecream
.............................................................................................................................
Follow me at:
Blog: http://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffe...
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bakedbrewedb...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakedbrewed...
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bakedbrewed...

Credits:
Music: Baked, Brewed, Beautiful Theme Song written & produced by Christopher Elwell (piano & drums) & Cheyenne Elwell (violin) 
Videography: Cheyenne Elwell on a D5200 24.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
Recipe: A Cheyenne Elwell original
Affogato Recipe (Espresso & Ice Cream)
YouTube Video UCkqfhp5eJcNaQEW1iaKcWXg_7ijP8EVjEDg
Learn to pair coffee with food following these 5 coffee and food pairing best practices. Examples included in the video!

Download these FREE Resources for Your Food and Coffee Pairing at Home: 
Food & Coffee Pairing Chart + Food & Coffee Pairing Guide  - https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/food-coffee-pairing-chart/ 
Coffee & Food Pairing eBook - https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/food-coffee-ebook/ 

Blog Post for Coffee and Food Pairing Etiquette:
https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/food-and-coffee/ 

Note: I may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through some of the below links. Read my disclosure policy to learn more.

Equipment & Ingredients From The Video:
Chemex Coffee Maker - https://amzn.to/3CSq9Iy 
Blue Bottle Mug (12 oz.) - https://amzn.to/3jPnK8Q
Fab Slabs Natural Wood Cutting Board - https://amzn.to/2VQmoCC 
Nora's Naturals Organic Coffee - https://www.coastalcoffeecollective.com/
Orange & Bourbon Marmalade - https://blakehillpreserves.com/products/orange-bourbon-marmalade

New videos every Thursday.

food pairing with coffee, coffee and fruit pairing, coffee and chocolate pairing, coffee food pairing chart, coffee pairing food, coffee and food pairing coffee and food, what to eat with coffee in the morning, coffee food, coffee snacks, coffee pairings, coffee & food, food with coffee, coffee with food, best coffee combinations
.............................................................................................................................
Follow me at:
Blog: http://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffe...
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bakedbrewedb...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakedbrewed...
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bakedbrewed...

Credits:
Music: Baked, Brewed, Beautiful Theme Song written & produced by Christopher Elwell (piano & drums) & Cheyenne Elwell (violin) 
Videography: Cheyenne Elwell on a D5200 24.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
Coffee and Food Pairing: 5 Best Practices & 5 Best Combinations
YouTube Video UCkqfhp5eJcNaQEW1iaKcWXg_mhp8dZoxZd0
Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe 

* Make a delicious non-dairy version of the famous fall pumpkin spice latte.
* Barista blend oat milk will allow you to create a slightly healthier version (but equally delicious) of this Starbucks classic.
* You can also enjoy this drink warm by following the modified recipe below

Thanks a ton for watching! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more videos: https://rb.gy/acljrf  
You'll be the first to learn of my newest coffee recipes!  
Disclaimer: product links may include affiliate links.

Links from video: 
To enter the "Word of the Week" for a chance to win a Home Coffee Roasting Starter Kit, please visit: http://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/contest. The word is “AUTUMN” this week! 

Blog Post for the Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe: https://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/oat-milk-pumpkin-spice-latte/

Equipment & Ingredients From The Video:
Barista Blend Oat Milk - https://amzn.to/3zH0Oiv 
Cheesecloths - https://amzn.to/3iaolTg 
Organic Pumpkin Puree - https://amzn.to/3zGgC58 
Organic Pumpkin Pie/Pumpkin Spice - https://amzn.to/3l571R9 
Organic Brown Sugar- https://amzn.to/3zD4pOs  
Stainless Steel Black Straws - https://amzn.to/3iTemRo

Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Pumpkin spice mixture:
½ cup oat milk (barista blend if possible)
⅓ cup brown sugar (white is okay too)
2 tsp pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 
1 tsp vanilla extract
Latte
2 shots of espresso
1 cup oat milk 
1 tbsp pumpkin spice mixture
½ cup whipped cream (optional)
2 ice cubes (if enjoying cold)

Pumpkin spice mixture:
1. In a small sauce pan, add oat milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to medium heat and whisk ingredients together until sugar is dissolved. Do not let it boil.
2. Once the mixture starts to steam and the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Strain through a fine mesh filter into a glass jar for easy storage.
Latte:
3. Pull your espresso shots, and pour inside your desired coffee mug. Add the strained pumpkin spice mixture to the espresso and stir well.
4. If enjoying warm (skip to next step if enjoying iced), steam your milk using a steam wand, milk frother, or mason jar (see post above to make foam without a frother) until foamy. Pour velvety milk on top of the espresso mixture.
5. For iced pumpkin spice lattes, add 2 to 3 ice cubes or cold brew coffee cubes to your mixture.
6. Top with whipped cream, if desired, and dust with pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!

New videos every Thursday. 

Iced pumpkin spice latte, how to make a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice latte recipe, healthier starbucks drinks, starbucks, starbucks pumpkin latte, pumpkin latte, starbucks pumpkin spice latte recipe, how to make pumpkin spice latte healthier, how to make pumpkin spice latte with less sweet, how to make pumpkin spice latte vegan

.............................................................................................................................
Follow me at:
Blog: http://bakedbrewedbeautiful.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffe...
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bakedbrewedb...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakedbrewed...
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bakedbrewed...

Credits:
Music: Baked, Brewed, Beautiful Theme Song written & produced by Christopher Elwell (piano & drums) & Cheyenne Elwell (violin) 
Videography: Cheyenne Elwell on a D5200 24.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
Recipe: A Cheyenne Elwell original
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte With Oat Milk Recipe
YouTube Video UCkqfhp5eJcNaQEW1iaKcWXg_UXMXFdkbeKc
Load More... Subscribe
About

Hey there!

I'm Cheyenne — Seattle-based coffee lover & writer. On this blog, you'll find brewing tips & tutorials, coffee & food pairing recipes, and FREE COFFEE GUIDES for your favorite brew method.
Happy Brewing!

5 Food & Coffee Pairing Best Practices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhp8dZoxZd0
logo
Food Advertisements by

Categories

  • Baked
  • Beautiful
  • Brewed

Popular Posts

A Latte with Roz: Visiting the Frasier Set and the Signed Saucer I’ll Never Forget

Person Pouring Water from White Ceramic Mug

Pairing Your Love for Coffee with Outdoor Escapes

Fine Dining Delights: Crafting Perfect Coffee and Food Matches for Formal Occasions

coffee grounds bowl in front being added to houseplants

Exploring 4 Plants That Love Coffee Grounds & 3 Plants That Don’t

iced honey lavender latte in a mason jar outside

Instant Iced Honey Lavender Oat Milk Latte Recipe

lemon poppy seed loaf cake on marble

Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Lavender Glaze Recipe

flash-chilling iced coffee with plants in background

How To Make Flash-Chilled Iced Coffee

Big Guns Coffee: North Carolina’s First Hydroponic Coffee Farm

logo
Food Advertisements by

bakedbrewedbeautiful

Seattle-Based Coffee Blog ☕️
Helping You Prepare & Pair Speciality Coffee
...
Follow along on the blog👇

𝙱𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚍, 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚍, 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕
There’s something quiet and grounding about sipp There’s something quiet and grounding about sipping coffee in the open air.

This week on the blog, we’re sharing a thoughtful guest post all about coffee and the outdoors—from trailside brews to simple backyard mornings. It’s a gentle reminder that sometimes the best coffee moments happen far from the kitchen.

Take a moment to read, reflect, and maybe plan your next outdoor sip.

Where do you love to enjoy your coffee when the sky’s the ceiling?

Photo by Taryn Elliott, Powered by Pexels.
@tea_for_taryn 
#coffeeoutside #slowcoffee #outdoorcoffee #coffeetime #coffeelove #natureandcoffee #coffeeblog #bakedbrewedbeautiful #coffeeandcalm #sipandslow #backyardcoffee #morningritual #coffeewanderer #coffeethoughts #intentionalliving
Daphne walked into Café Nervosa… with a latte o Daphne walked into Café Nervosa… with a latte obsession, a white-cardiganed baby Fras, and dreams of sitting on that couch. ☕🛋️

We visited the actual Frasier set at Julien’s Auctions—and yes, it was everything.

Swipe to see: 
📍The Nervosa chairs + latte cups
🛋️ A full-family couch moment
☕ A signed espresso cup from Roz (😭)
🧣 My Daphne-inspired look
👶 Courtland dressed as Fras
🫶 Caffe Vita serving real coffee at the exhibit
🎬 A very grateful fangirl moment

This whole experience made me fall in love with coffee culture all over again—how it brings people together, adds ritual to daily life, and sometimes... gets you a signed saucer from Peri Gilpin.

Full story + photos now live on the blog—link in bio!

#FrasierSet #CafeNervosa #RozDoyleForever #BakedBrewedBeautiful #CaffeVita #FrasierCrane #CoffeeAndCulture #TVHistory #seattlecoffee
Came for a birthday latte, stayed for the flavor n Came for a birthday latte, stayed for the flavor notes.
Back on here with stories, pop-ups, and opinions on foam texture. Let’s do this. ☕🎉

#coffeetime #bakedbrewedbeautiful #coffeeblogger #oatmilklatte #thirdwavecoffee #seattlecoffee #coffeebreak #cafestagram #coffeelover
Cinnamon rolls and coffee ☕️ . . . #coffeepai Cinnamon rolls and coffee ☕️ 
.
.
.
#coffeepairing #cinnamonrolls #cinnamonrollsrecipe #coffeeandfood #coffeeandfoodpairing
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com.
You can learn more about our affiliate policy here.

  • About
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Work With Me
  • Disclaimer & Disclosure
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Shipping & Returns
  • Freebie Library