cake balls

Little bite-sized cakes, whats not to love? This recipe is very easy and so open for modifications and variations. Use any box cake or even your own cake recipe with any frosting combination and its sure to be a big hit! Add more chocolate, sprinkles, or nuts for decorations. Great for gifts and favors!

Ingredients

• -1 (18.25 ounce) package cake mix
• -1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
• -1 bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating (or almond bark or bakers chocolate squares
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• Directions

1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, let cool for 30 minutes and crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
2. Use a melon baller or small scoop or spoons to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Place on wax paper on top of baking sheet.
3. Place prepared balls in freezer for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. 
4. 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.
5. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.
6. Enjoy!

Tips

-If cake balls are breaking while being dipped in chocolate, they need to be chilled longer

-If adding decorative details, be sure to place them on the chocolate dipped ball before the chocolate sets. If drizzling chocolate on top of the dipped balls, do so after the chocolate has set.