Looking for a fun and tasty dessert that will impress your guests? These chocolate cake balls are the perfect solution! They’re bite-sized, decadent, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to treat yourself, these cake balls will satisfy your sweet tooth like nothing else.
Imagine rich chocolate cake crumbled and mixed with creamy frosting, all coated in a smooth layer of chocolate. Each bite is an explosion of flavor that melts in your mouth. Plus, they are customizable – you can use different cake flavors and coatings to match any occasion!
Irresistible Chocolate Cake Balls
These chocolate cake balls are a delightful combination of moist cake and creamy frosting, perfectly coated in a rich chocolate shell. They’re sweet, indulgent, and ideal for parties or dessert trays.
The taste is wonderfully rich and chocolatey, with a satisfying crunch from the outer layer. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients needed for the cake (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 2 cups chocolate chips for coating
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow to cool completely.
- Crumble the Cake: Once the cake is cool, crumble it into a large mixing bowl until there are no large pieces left.
- Mix in Frosting: Add the chocolate frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until fully combined. The mixture should be moist and able to hold its shape.
- Form the Balls: Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Cake Balls: Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s completely coated. Use a fork to lift it out and tap off excess chocolate.
- Decorate: Place the coated cake balls back on the parchment paper and add sprinkles or crushed nuts before the chocolate sets.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, the cake balls are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 24 cake balls
- Calories: 130kcal per cake ball
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
