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Chocolate Cake Balls

Irresistible Chocolate Cake Balls for Sweet Cravings

Delight in these Chocolate Cake Balls, a customizable treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Freezing Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Mixture
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Feel free to use any chocolate cake mix.
  • 1/2 container Chocolate Frosting Adds moisture and sweetness.
For the Coating
  • 1 container Chocolate Candy Coating Try white chocolate or almond bark for variation.
For Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Use seasonal sprinkles to match any occasion.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chocolate Cake Balls
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan for Devil's Food cake mix. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
  3. Crumble the cooled cake into small, even crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Mix in half a container of chocolate frosting until well combined.
  5. Roll portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  6. Freeze the cake balls for about 45 minutes until firm.
  7. Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in short intervals until smooth.
  8. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate until completely coated.
  9. Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet and let the cake balls set at room temperature or in the fridge.
  10. Serve your Chocolate Cake Balls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Chocolate Cake Balls are perfect for indulging your sweet cravings or impressing loved ones with a customizable treat.

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