Pound Cake Truffles

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 12

Delicious Pound Cake Truffles recipe with a hint of Amaretto flavor

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 sara lee poundcake ( thawed )
	6 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
	2 tablespoons softened butter
	2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch cocoa ( I used Hershey 's )
	3 teaspoons Amaretto
	2 tablespoons toasted almonds
	7 ounces good quality milk chocolate ( I used Hershey 's )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

10-12

Calories

320

Sugar

26g

Fat

15g

Pound cake truffles are a perfect dessert for special occasions or as a sweet snack throughout the day. The texture of these truffles is soft and chewy with a rich chocolate coating and a hint of Amaretto flavor. These truffles are a great addition to a dessert platter or can be packaged and gifted to friends and family. They are an elegant and tasty treat that everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, crumble the thawed pound cake into fine pieces.
2.	Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, softened butter, unsweetened dutch cocoa, and Amaretto to the bowl.
3.	Mix the ingredients together thoroughly until they are well combined.
4.	Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a sheet of parchment paper.
5.	Crush the toasted almonds and sprinkle them on the top of the balls.
6.	In a double boiler, melt the milk chocolate.
7.	Dip each ball into the melted chocolate until it is fully coated.
8.	Place the truffles back onto the parchment paper and allow the chocolate to cool and harden.

PROS

These pound cake truffles are a delightful sweet treat with a perfect blend of cake and chocolate flavors.

The hint of Amaretto makes these truffles unique and sophisticated.

They are also easy to make and store well.

CONS

These truffles are high in sugar and calories.

They should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these truffles are not particularly healthy, the almonds in this recipe provide a good source of protein and healthy fats to balance out the sweetness.
Moderate consumption of chocolate has also been linked to improving heart health and reducing stress levels.