Wednesday, February 8, 2012

We Found our Sugar Mama!

We're so excited to introduce you guys to a new friend of ours...our new Sugar Mama, Ashley! She's a blogger-baker extraordinaire!! Take it away, Ashley...

Hi there! I'm Ashley from Sugar Mama Bakeshop.
I've recently been getting to know Jayme & Mendi and I'm honored that they would share their space with me.
I mean, how great is their blog!? Obviously you already know, that's why you're here :)
Anyway, I'm so excited to be sharing a recipe with you all and I've been agonizing over the perfect one... but I think I've got it! It's pretty, sweet & keeps well so it's always ready for your Late Night Cravings ;)


I made these the other day because I wanted an elegant Valentine treat but they will totally work year round.
They're also really versatile because you can choose your cake & frosting flavors, mix ins, and sprinkles or icing.
So they can be different every time!
I'm also going to add a stick next time and make them a cake pop.


Everything at Sugar Mama Bakeshop is gluten free & vegan so this is a recipe almost everyone can enjoy!
They're also a perfect party treat but I learned a lesson this weekend:
If you bring hot pink truffles to a Super Bowl party, you'll probably get made fun of.
You'll also probably leave with an empty plate, so... ;)


{Almond Joy} Cake Truffles


ingredients:
-your fave chocolate cake-baked & cooled according to instructions
(you can buy a gluten free/ vegan mix right here)
-1-1 1/2 cups vanilla frosting
(there's a mix for that too)
-about 1 cup of whole raw almonds cut into halves
-1/2 cup shredded coconut
-2-2 1/2 cups vegan dark chocolate chips
-2 tsp Spectrum organic shortening

instructions:
-crumble cake into fine crumbs (easiest way is to use your hands... don't be afraid to get messy!)
-add frosting, almonds & coconut and mix together (the amount of frosting really is a personal preference depending on how you like the texture. As long as they're sticky enough to roll together you're good to go!)
-using a cookie scoop (or tablespoon) scoop mixture onto parchment lined cookie sheet and shape with your hands to make them nice and round.
-freeze for at least half an hour.
-when truffles are nice and chilled they're ready to dip into chocolate! I found that a toothpick inserted into each one was the best way to coat them evenly and finish with a smooth coating.
-Melt together chocolate and shortening and dip away (I would recommend doing this in 2 or 3 batches so the chocolate stays warm and smooth!)
-If you're decorating with sprinkles makes sure you add them before the chocolate cools, if you're using frosting on top (like I did) you'll add that after the chocolate hardens.
-Put the truffles back in the freezer for 30 minutes- 1 hour.
-They keep perfectly in a sealed container in the freezer!
{ps: if you're interested in trying these with vanilla cake, check out my favorite recipe right here.}
Enjoy!

43 comments:

  1. Looks and sounds absolutely scrumptious. I'm going to try these. Thank you for the recipe.

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  2. I love it !

    agoratopronta.blogspot.com
    Beijos Vanessa.

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  3. These look so great! I've been looking for a sweet treat to bring to the office on Valentine's Day and I'm thinking these could be it! Thank you for sharing!
    -Kate from ummmnowwhat.blogspot.com

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  4. Oooh, looks delicious! A great blog to share with my gluten-free friends : )

    Jenn

    passengerseatperspectives.blogspot.com

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  5. These sound amazing! I might just have to try this recipe out!

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  6. OMG my mom and my sister are bakers and they make these as well, can't wait to show off and make my OWN! lol

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  7. Oh wow! Definitely trying these for Valentine's Day!

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  8. These look absolutely delectable! Thanks for sharing Ashley!

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  9. Yummy! I think I shall have to try my hand at baking these!!

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  10. Ah, these look to die for! I am not sure if I can make them as my college kitchen is very tiny, but when I go back home I will definitely have to try these out! By the way, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I am now following!

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  11. OH EM GEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    you guys got me drooling
    over my keyboard!!!!

    this looks delicious ..
    today i am making oreo
    cake pops .. i hope they
    turn out BOMBBBBBBBBBB


    ill blog about it ;)



    xoxo
    melina ♥
    www.onlyaflightaway.blogspot.com

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  12. mmmmh, so delicious!


    xx, Sabinna and David

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  13. Yum! Thanks for the fabulous recipe inspiration!

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  14. Wow! These look Amazing! So pretty too. I Love pretty food.

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  15. I follow her blog too! Thanks for the recipe, i'm going to have to try these!

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  16. I wish I wasn't crap at baking... These look amazing.

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  17. umm, SO delicious! i want some now!
    xo TJ

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  18. these look wonderful. thanks for the recipe post~

    xx,
    graceinajar

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  19. Oooh drool.. :> Lovely ! ^^

    Thanks for the comment girls,
    have a great (& delicious;) day!

    Satu
    - Indie by Heart

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  20. Amazing! These look delicious!!

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  21. goodness these look amazing. and almond joy not a traditional flavor but definitely a great one!!

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  22. WOW, they look so yummy!
    Nice post and blog =) Hope you will visit mine and maybe let me know your opinion!
    Ylenia

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  23. If I hadn't just done a 6 hour cupcake decorating and macaroon making class I would have been all over these...having said that they looks delectable! Can I have some?!

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  24. OMG! That looks soooooooooooo goooooood!

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  25. Wow. Wow. WOW!!!
    Those sound and LOOK so scrumptious. She sounds like a sweetie, too!!!

    <3-Cami from First Day of My Life

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  26. These look delicious! That's cool you took your pink treats to the Super Bowl party :)

    Jayme & Mendi - love the new blog layout! we are way behind in blog reading/commenting so we totally missed this one :)

    Heather & Kayla

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  27. These look so wonderful! I'll have to check out Ashley's blog as well!

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  28. perfect gift for V day!

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  29. Not only do these look good, but they're so pretty! What a cute treat!

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  30. Beautiful blog you have there! Thank you for following! You now made me crave cake truffles, the only problem is it's 1 am here, and I can't exactly bake in bed (yet). but will definitely have to try these soon! happy weekend! xxx Tania

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  31. nice pics!!! i love it,so much...

    hope you could visit my blog too...

    kissses!!!

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  32. Making me hungry, they look delish!

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  33. These sound and look absolutely AMAZING!!! Yum. Yum!

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  34. oh yes - I vote for year round =) These look/sound awesome!!! <3

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