Gluten Free Oreo Truffles

One (13.29 oz) package of Gluten Free Oreos, set aside 2 for crushing, for topping, if desired

1 (8 oz) package, cream cheese, softened

10 oz. Ghirardelli white vanilla melting wafers (or dark or milk chocolate) 

Sprinkles (optional)

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.

Place Oreos in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs. Add cream cheese and pulse in bursts until well combined. Scoop mixture out about 1 tbsp at a time and form into 1 inch balls. Place balls on baking sheet and put in freezer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove filling and crush remaining 2 Oreos for topping.

Melt wafers as according to directions on package. Remove truffles from the freezer and dip in melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour some over the top; then lift and allow excess to run off.

Return to baking sheet, immediately dust with crushed Oreos or sprinkles, then allow chocolate to set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes 34 truffles @ 14 carbs each

Recipe adapted from www.cookingclassy.com

Gluten Free Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-for-1 Baking Flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup butter
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk*
1½ tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan; set aside.  Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.   In a medium saucepan combine butter, cocoa powder, and 1 cup water.  Bring mixture just to boiling, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Add the chocolate mixture to the flour mixture; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.  Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.  Beat for 1 minute (batter will be thin).

Pour into prepared pan.  Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Pour warm Chocolate-Buttermilk Frosting over warm cake, spreading evenly.  Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Chocolate-Buttermilk Frosting:  In a medium saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter, 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, and 3 tbsp. buttermilk.  Bring mixture to boiling.  Remove from heat.  Add 2¼ cups sifted powdered sugar and ½ tsp vanilla.  Beat until smooth.  If desired, stir in ¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans.

Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Variation: Cool cake completely. Beat 1 cup heavy whipped cream until it begins to thicken.  Add 1/4 cup raspberry jam.  Continue beating until stiff peaks form.

*Buttermilk substitute: Add ½ tbsp of lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup. Add enough milk to measure ½cup. Stir, then let stand for 5 minutes.