Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Raspberry Truffle Cake Pops, where indulgence meets artistry. These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Each cake pop is a masterpiece, handcrafted with moist and fluffy chocolate cake, enveloped in a luscious raspberry truffle coating and adorned with rich dark chocolate ganache. The perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the raspberries creates an explosion of flavor in every bite.
This recipe article offers two delectable variations to satisfy your sweet cravings. The classic Raspberry Truffle Cake Pops are a timeless favorite, while the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake Pops introduce a touch of elegance with their creamy white chocolate coating. Both variations are adorned with sprinkles, creating a visually stunning presentation that will make them the star of any party or gathering.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating these delightful treats. From preparing the moist chocolate cake base to crafting the luscious truffle coating and the rich ganache, we've got you covered every step of the way.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together. Your taste buds will thank you for it!
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLES
Provided by Michelle
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start to defrost the raspberries.
- Chop finely the white chocolate. Set aside. (Note: absolutely necessary to chop finely the chocolate. It will help to melt uniformly in the puree)
- Add the thawed raspberries in a blender and whizz until they are completely reduced in puree.
- Pour the raspberry puree through a strainer to remove the seeds. You might need to add a bit of water if your puree is too thick (just a little bit of water, we still want a puree texture).
- In a saucepan, add the raspberry puree and the powdered sugar. Stir.
- Over medium heat, bring to boil, stirring frequently.
- Once boiled, heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is reduced by about half. It takes about 25 minutes.
- Add the heavy whipping cream. Mix until fully incorporated.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped white chocolate. Pour the warm raspberry puree and stir until the chocolate is melted and the texture is smooth. (Note: you can let your bowl in a warm water bath. It would help to melt the chocolate.)
- Cover with a plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop the ganache and, using your hands, shape into small balls (about 1 inch diameter).
- Melt the dark chocolate. Using a fork, dip a truffle into the melted chocolate. Shake gently to allow any excess of chocolate to drip back.
- Place the truffle onto a baking sheet lined with a baking parchment. Dip the remaining truffles, one by one.
- Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate is set (about 25 min). Note: You should have an excess of dark chocolate but necessary to dip the truffles properly. Once all the truffles are covered with chocolate, pour the remaining melted chocolate on a baking parchment, spread it and let it set. You can reuse it later.
RASPBERRY TRUFFLES
As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and candies - including this easy but elegant recipe - to give to relatives and friends. The aroma of the chocolate and raspberry is heavenly when you're making these truffles. -Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine butter, cream and chocolate chips. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in jam until combined. Transfer to a small freezer container; cover and freeze until mixture thickens and can be scooped. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes. Roll into balls; freeze until very firm. , Place a wire rack over a large sheet of waxed paper. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; spoon over balls. Place on the prepared wire rack. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
RASPBERRY-CHOCOLATE CAKE POPS
Raspberry and chocolate come together for these elegant cake pops that are made even sweeter with a hint of raspberry vodka.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch round pan with shortening; lightly flour. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat 2 minutes longer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, one-third at a time, and milk, about one-half at a time, beating just until blended. Spread in pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes. Crumble warm cake into medium bowl.
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place chopped chocolate and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon raspberry vodka in small bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream and 2 tablespoons butter on High 1 minute or until boiling. Stir until butter is melted. Pour over chocolate mixture; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave on High an additional 10 to 15 seconds until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour into 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish; cover and refrigerate 1 hour. When firm, use melon baller to create 28 round truffle centers. Place on cookie sheet; refrigerate until needed.
- In medium bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons raspberry vodka on low speed until filling is smooth. Stir into crumbled cake until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Roll cake mixture into 28 (1 1/2-inch) balls. On sheet of waxed paper, flatten each ball into 3-inch circle. Place truffle in center of each 3-inch circle. Quickly shape circle up and around truffle (overhandling can cause truffle to melt), pinching circle together to seal and sealing any cracks. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze 30 minutes.
- In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave dark chocolate candy melts as directed on package until melted. Remove several cake balls from freezer at a time. Dip top of each of 14 lollipop sticks into melted dark chocolate and insert 1 inch into each of 14 cake balls. Dip into melted candy to cover; very gently tap off excess. (Reheat candy in microwave or add vegetable oil if too thick to coat.) Place each cake ball in mini cupcake liner. Reserve remaining coating. Repeat with light cocoa candy melts and remaining cake balls. Let stand until set. Use remaining melted candy (remelt, if necessary) to drizzle dark chocolate over light cocoa cake pops and light cocoa over dark chocolate cake pops. Let stand until set, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Cake ball, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE TRUFFLE CAKE, RASPBERRY-CASSIS SAUCE
This recipe is the winner, hands down! Just in case you want to know what it is that I'm saying -- this is the dessert that my friend Judy chose for her very elegant dinner party. This is not easy at all! It's very involved but it is so worth it! I can't begin to tell you; takes 3 hours plus baking, cooling and chilling times. Allow the truffle cake to chill overnight before serving. I am posting this for safe keeping. Can be made up to four days ahead of time.
Provided by Manami
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 18-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 41
Steps:
- MAKE THE CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM CAKE:.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Lightly butter the bottom and sides of two 9x2" round cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper. Dust the sides of the pans with flour and tap out the excess.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt onto a piece of waxed paper.
- Place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium(50%power)1 minute. Stir. Microwave 1 minute more or until chocolate softens.
- Stir until smooth. Let cool.
- Beat butter and shortening in mixing bowl until creamy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
- Add brown sugar.
- Continuing to beat, gradually add granulated sugar over a 4 minute period.
- Continue beating for another 1-2 minutes or until mixture is a light texture and off-white in color. Beat in vanilla.
- Beat eggs with fork until frothy. At medium speed while continuing to beat, slowly add beaten eggs to batter.
- Add sour cream aand beat until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate until blended. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl with rubber spatula.
- At low speed, beat in flour mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just blended. Mix batter for 10 more seconds.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth top.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until center springs back when gently pressed with a finger.
- Cool in pans on wire racks for 5 minutes.
- Run a thin-bladed knife around the edges of layers to loosen. Invert the cake layers onto wire racks.
- Peel off the paper circles and leave them loosely attached to the bottom of the cake layers. Reinvert the layers onto other racks so that they are right side up.
- Cool cake layers completely.
- MAKE THE RASPBERRY SYRUP:.
- Combine water and sugar in small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Raise heat to medium-high and bring syrup to boil. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the raspberry brandy and Grand Marnier.
- Keep syrup covered until ready to assemble the cake.
- MAKE THE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE:.
- Put chocolate in food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Cover and process 30-45 second or until finely ground.
- Combine frozen raspberries and 1/3 cup sugar in a noncorrosive medium saucepan. Cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and raspberries soften.
- Press raspberry mixture through a fine meshed sieve into noncorrosive saucepan. Discard seeds. Cook raspberry pureé over medium-high heat until it reduces to 1/3 cup.
- Pour hot pureé over ground chocolate.
- Combine egg yolks, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt in small bowl. Whisk vigorously until well blended.
- Scald 3/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. While whisking constantly, temper egg yolk mixture into saucepan of hot cream.(To temper eggs; stir a little of the hot cream into eggs to warm "temper" them. The warmed eggs are then stirred into the remaining hot mixture. Tempering helps to prevent eggs from curdling).
- Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. (Do not allow the custard to overcook or the custard will be grainy.).
- With the motor of the food processor running immediately pour the hot custard through the feed tube. Process for 15-25 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted.
- With a spatula, scrape down the side of bowl.
- Add raspberry brandy, Grand Marnier and vanilla. Process briefly until blended.
- Turn chocolate/raspberry mixture into large bowl.
- Whip remaining heavy cream in chilled bowl just until it starts to thicken and barely forms soft peaks, using electric mixer at high speed.(Do not overwhip cream or mousse will be grainy.).
- Using a rubber spatula gently fold one-third of whipped cream into chocolate/raspberry mixture to lighten it. Fold in remaining whipped cream.(Do not OVERFOLD the mousse.) Keep the mousse at room temperature while preparing cake layers.
- ASSEMBLE THE TRUFFLE CAKE:.
- Line the inside of 2 quart round glass bowl with plastic wrap. Remove paper circles from bottoms of cake layers. Using a long serrated knife, slice each cake layer in half horizantally.
- Trim one cake layer into 6-1/4" circle. Generously brush with some of the raspberry soaking syrup. Place the cake circle into the bottom of the prepared bowl. Spoon slightly less than half of the chocolate raspberry mousse over the cake and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Trim a second cake layer into 7-1/2" circle and generously brush with soaking syrup. Place cake circle on top of the mousse and press it down gently. Cover with remaining mousse.
- Brush a third layer cake with remaining syrup and press it gently on top of the mousse.
- Wrap the bowl in plastic-wrap and chill the truffle cake overnight.(Reserve the leftover cake layer for another use. It may be frozen for up to 1 month.).
- MAKE THE RAPBERRY-CASSIS SAUCE:.
- Combine frozen raspberries, red currant jelly and sugar in noncorrosive medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely dissolved and the berries are soft. Do not let mixture boil.
- Strain raspberry mixture a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl. Discard seeds. Pour raspberry pureé back into noncorrosive medium saucepan.
- Put arrowroot in small cup. Slowly stir in water until mixture is smooth. Stir arrowroot paste into raspberry mixture.
- Cook raspberry mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Continue to boil for 30-60 seconds or until sauce is translucent.
- Do not boil more than 1 minute or the sauce will become watery. Remove pan from heat. Cool sauce to room temperature and stir in Crème de Cassis, to taste. Transfer sauce to a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- MAKE THE TRUFFLE FROSTING:.
- Put chocolate in food processor fitted with metal chopping blade. Process for 30-45 seconds or until finely ground.
- Heat cream, corn syrup and salt in small saucepan over medium heat to a gentle boil.
- Pour cream mixture over chocolate in food processor. Add vanilla. Let the mixture stand for 30 seconds to melt chocolate. Process briefly until mixture is smooth. Turn into a small bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap.
- Let mixture stand at room temperature for about 1 hour or until stiff enough to frost truffle cake.
- ASSEMBLE THE TRUFFLE CAKE:.
- Remove the plastic from the top of the truffle cake bowl. Invert bowl onto cake plate and remove bowl and plastic wrap from the top of the cake.
- Using a small metal cake spatula, cover the cake with an even layer of truffle frosting.
- Create decorative swirls in the frosting using the back of a soup spoon.
- Lightly dust the cake with cocoa powder.
- Store the truffle cake in refrigerator under a cake dome for up to 4 days.
- TO SERVE:.
- Spoon a pool of raspberry-cassis sauce onto a dessert plate. Lay a slice of cake on top of sauce. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.4, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 237.5, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 62.4, Protein 6.6
RASPBERRY WHIPPED CREAM TRUFFLE CAKE
Categories Cake Milk/Cream Mixer Chocolate Fruit Dessert Bake Raspberry Summer Chill Engagement Party Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For Glaze:
- Combine cream, butter and sugar in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until butter melts, sugar dissolves and mixture comes to simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and vanilla. Stir until chocolate melts and glaze is smooth. Let stand until thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before using, whisk over low heat just until spreadable.)
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Line pan bottoms with waxed paper; butter paper. Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted. Remove from over water.
- Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition and occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions each. Transfer batter to prepared pans, dividing equally.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out onto racks; peel off waxed paper. Cool cakes completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature.)
- For filling:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream, powdered sugar, framboise (if desired) and vanilla in large bowl until very firm peaks form. Transfer 1 1/2 cups whipped cream mixture to small bowl and chill. Fold 2 cups raspberries into remaining whipped cream mixture.
- Cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Using large tart pan bottom as aid, transfer 1 layer to platter. Slide waxed paper strips under edges of cake. Spread 2/3 cup chocolate glaze over cake. Spread half of raspberry whipped cream over. Place second cake layer on work surface. Spread 2/3 cup glaze, then remaining raspberry cream over. Place atop first layer, using tart pan as aid. Top with third cake layer, pressing lightly to adhere (reserve fourth layer for another use). Smooth filling at edges of cake. Spread thin layer of glaze over sides of cake. Chill until glaze sets, about 10 minutes.
- Spread remaining glaze over sides of cake. Spread or pipe reserved 1 1/2 cups whipped cream mixture over top of cake. Garnish with additional berries, if desired. Gently remove waxed paper from under cake. Cover cake with cake dome; chill at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY TRUFFLE CAKE
This is originally from the "Christmas with Southern Living 2004" book, but I've adapted it somewhat to what I think is even better than the original recipe! I made this for four occasions over the past holiday season and everyone raved about it. It's very dense and has a wonderful flavor and I especially like the fact that I can make it a day ahead of when I want to serve it. Chocolate and raspberry- what's not to love!
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Puree raspberries in a food processor.
- Press raspberry mixture through a wire mesh sieve, using the back of a spoon to squeeze out the juice; discard seeds.
- Bring juice and the 1-2 T sugar to a boil over high heat, then cook over medium heat, stirring often until the mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup.
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Butter an eight inch cake pan and line bottom with parchment or waxed paper.
- Heat the 1/3 cup sugar and the Chambord in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Add butter and continue heating and stirring until butter melts.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate, stir until smooth and cool.
- (I heated the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave at 50% power for about four minutes, then stirred until smooth and then added the warm melted chocolate to the liquor/butter mixture-It seemed to make it a lot smoother and quicker).
- Whisk together the raspberry reduction,eggs, flour, and almond extract in a large bowl.
- Add chocolate mixture and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
- Pour into prepared cake pan.
- Place cake pan into a larger pan (I used the broiler pan from the oven) and add hot water to a depth of one inch.
- Bake at 325°F for 42 to 45 minutes.
- Cake will have risen and not be completely "set".
- Remove from water bath and cool cake completely on a wire rack.
- Cake will "collapse" as it cools down.
- Run a thin knife around pan to loosen cake.
- Invert cake onto a plate, remove the parchment or waxed paper, and invert again onto a serving plate.
- To serve, cut cake into small wedges and place on plates that have been drizzled with the chocolate syrup.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a few fresh raspberries and serve.
- If desired, cake can be made a day ahead of time.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator then let stand at room temperature for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 126.1, Sodium 43.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 13.2, Protein 7.2
Tips:
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate. - To make the cake pops easier to handle, chill them for at least 30 minutes before dipping them in the chocolate. - If you don't have a candy mold, you can use a mini muffin tin to shape the cake pops. - To make the cake pops more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or edible glitter. - For a fun twist, try filling the cake pops with a raspberry filling before dipping them in the chocolate.Conclusion:
These raspberry truffle cake pops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy raspberry center, these cake pops are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these raspberry truffle cake pops a try!
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