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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY M & A!


Today marks my brother-in-law and sister’s 12 year anniversary.  Here is a little story on my first encounter with my future brother-in-law.  It was about 14 years ago when we first met and I was still a teenager.  mexican enchilada pizza 179


I was home from college and in the kitchen having my breakfast at 1 PM in the afternoon.  I had my glasses on, my sweats on, and my hair was disheveled sitting up high in a messy bun, in short, I looked like C-R-A-P!  Naturally, I wasn’t expecting company.  mexican enchilada pizza 150
In walks this guy and said, “Good Morning, you must be on California time?”  I, who is normally grumpy in the morning, smiled, imagine that?  I smiled to sarcasm in the morning!
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The sarcasm in his humor reminded me of myself, and naturally you tend to be drawn to those who have similar characteristics as yourself, right?  It’s interesting that 14 years later I can still recall his exact words.  I have a point, I promise.  You see, my sister is one of those with a compassionate, pure soul, and someone who needed a person in her life with a more sarcastic sense of humor.  And thus, at that very first encounter with my brother-in-law, I realized that if he could make a grumpy teenager smile, he surely could make my good-hearted sister smile for years and years to come.  And that’s how I knew in that very first meeting that he was the right guy for my sister.mexican enchilada pizza 153

With that story, I wish you both, M & A, a very HAPPY ANNIVERSARY with many many more blissful years of torture marriage to come… remember, I’m sarcastic!  To celebrate with you here on the east coast, I baked Chocolate Truffle Cakes.  mexican enchilada pizza 182
Look how gooey inside… enjoy!mexican enchilada pizza 171

NUTRITION:
The only good thing about this recipe is the small amounts of carbohydrates in each truffle.  If you are hoping for a healthier treat, I strongly recommend using bittersweet chocolate chips which provide antioxidant benefits.  In any case, semisweet chocolate chips provide some antioxidant benefits.  



MODIFICATIONS I MADE:

  • This recipe originally calls for 5 tbsp of butter, however I used only 2 tbsp.  You could add another 1 tbsp for a slightly richer truffle cake
  • Instead of using 10 ounces of chocolate, I went for 8 ounces.  For a slightly healthier truffle, opt for bittersweet chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.  


APPROXIMATE NUTRITION PER SERVING
(yields 15 mini muffins)

  • Calories: 105 cals
  • Fat: 6.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
  • Carbs: 13 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fiber: 0 g



CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKES (REDUCED FAT) (mostly adapted by Paris Pastry)
~ yields 15 mini muffins @ 375 degrees
~ fat reduced by 33%; saturated fat reduced by 36%; calories reduced by 27%

INGREDIENTS:

  • Unsalted Butter – 2 tbsp
  • All Purpose Flour – 1 tbsp
  • Ghirardelli Semisweet Chocolate Chips – 1 cup (8 ounces)
  • Sugar – 2 tbsp
  • Eggs – 2
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp


DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.mexican enchilada pizza 019
2. Add chocolate, butter, and 1 tbsp of sugar in a a bowl over simmering water.  mexican enchilada pizza 016
3. Allow the chocolate to slowly melt.  Once smooth, remove from the heat and allow the chocolate to cool.
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4. In the meantime, in a mxiing bowl, combine the eggs and remianing 1 tbsp of sugar.  mexican enchilada pizza 012

5. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes until frothy.mexican enchilada pizza 026
6. Add flour and salt.  Mix on high speed until frothy and bubbles form.mexican enchilada pizza 029mexican enchilada pizza 032

7. Now add the chocolate, a 1/4 cup at a time.  Make sure the chocolate is not hot, else the eggs will curdle.  mexican enchilada pizza 036

8. Blend on high until well combined.
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9. Keep incorporating more and more chocolate until all the chocolate is combined. 
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10. End result… dark and smooth.  YUM!mexican enchilada pizza 046

11. Line a mini muffin tray.mexican enchilada pizza 018
12. Add the batter to the muffin liners.  mexican enchilada pizza 048
13. Into the oven for 18 minutes, however check after 15 minutes.mexican enchilada pizza 049
14. This is what you should have.mexican enchilada pizza 051 


OVERALL RATING: 4.5 / 5
mexican enchilada pizza 179For a reduced fat version, this recipe was quite amazing.  It was super easy to make and had that gooey chocolate feel that I love.  These Chocolate Truffle Cakes would easily be a 5 / 5 had I used 5 tablespoons of butter.  Definitely a keeper!


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Hi, I'm Nisha!

A foodie passionate about bringing authentic Indian recipes and global flavors to your kitchen. I create dishes using simple, real ingredients, and seasonal produce. Join me on this soul-searching journey as I share "what's cooking" through my love for good food. I hope to inspire you to cook more at home, explore new flavors, and enjoy the process along the way.


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