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Chocolate Cake Balls

Irresistible Chocolate Cake Balls That Melt in Your Mouth

These Chocolate Cake Balls are indulgent treats that melt in your mouth, customizable to suit any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Freezing Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cake balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Devils Food Cake Mix Follow the instructions on the box
  • 1/2 can Chocolate Frosting Use to maintain the right texture
For the Coating
  • 1 pack Chocolate Candy Coating Melt carefully for easy dipping
For Decoration (optional)
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Choose colors that match your occasion

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper. Bake the cake mix as per instructions for 30–35 minutes.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely, then crumble it into fine pieces in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix in approximately ½ can of chocolate frosting until fully incorporated.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  5. Freeze the cake balls for about 45 minutes until firm.
  6. Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
  7. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate using a fork and let excess chocolate drip off.
  8. Sprinkle toppings immediately after coating while the chocolate is still wet.
  9. Let the coated cake balls sit until the chocolate has set, then store or serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure to use half a can of frosting to avoid overly wet mixture. For best results, chill the cake balls properly before dipping.

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