Carey Neff's Chocolate Truffles

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Using his espresso cake as a base, here is a low fat truffle that is still yummy. Nutrition info at the bottom of the directions.

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Steps

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Cake:.

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Preheat the oven to 350f.

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Spray a 9-inch square cake pan and dust with additional cocoa powder and set aside.

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In a large bowl , combine the flours , sugar , cocoa , baking powder , baking soda and salt , set aside.

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In another bowl combine the prunes , egg whites , vanilla and coffee.

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Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

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Pour into the prepared cake pan.

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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

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Truffles:.

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Allow cake to cool to room temperature.

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Cut the cake into small cubes and place in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

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Add the ricotta cheese and mix to a smooth consistency.

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Chill the mixture before portioning.

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Portion into 1 / 2-ounce balls and roll in cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts or toasted coconut.

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Nutrition info for each topping:.

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Per plain truffle or 1 truffle dusted with 1 / 2 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder:.

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Calories 25.

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Protein 1g.

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Total fat 0g.

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Saturated fat 0g'.

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Ingredients

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whole wheat pastry flour, unbleached all-purpose flour, raw sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, prunes, egg whites, vanilla extract, coffee, part-skim ricotta cheese, nuts, coconut