Cake Balls

          

This recipe is very versatile and heavily addictive. You can mix and match cake and icing flavors as well as the chocolate coatings. The variations are unlimited, and they can be nicely packaged and given as gifts.

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating

  • PREP

    40 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    3 hrs 10 mins

Directions

  1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
  2. Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  3. Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 124 kcal
Carbohydrates: 19.7 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 5.2 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Sodium: 143 mg