Description
Chocolate Cake Cheesecake Truffles are a heavenly fusion of rich chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake, making for an indulgent treat that is perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized delights are easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends. With their elegant appearance and irresistible taste, they’ll quickly become the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- Prepare the cake batter according to package instructions and pour it into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before crumbling it into fine pieces.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Add milk gradually as needed for consistency.
- Form small balls from the crumbled cake, create an indentation in each ball, fill with cheesecake mixture, and seal tightly.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Coat each truffle with melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg