Cake Balls Dipped In Chocolate

Dense, moist, sweet, and utterly addictive, this is the ultimate tutorial on all things Cake Balls! Perfect for Holidays, events, or just because!

Baked cake crumbled and mixed with just the right amount of frosting is then rolled into balls and coated in chocolate. Ooo-la-la! That process right there makes the most delicious dessert, Cake Balls! You’re basically getting a small portion of a cake in ball form. And the best part about it is that they can be decorated in a variety of ways and made with any flavor of cake! Plus with my expertise, you’ll be making perfect homemade cake balls in no time! Let’s get started:

Make cake mix according to package directions. Depending on which brand of cake mix you use, you may need to change the measurements for eggs, oil, and water. Allow baked cake to cool completely.

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Mix in cream cheese, frosting, and cocoa powder. The mixture should be moist and stick together easily. If the dough is too dry, add in more frosting a tablespoon at a time.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper and using a cookie scoop, scoop cake balls onto the baking sheet. Roll each ball with your hands. If the dough sticks to your hands, you’ll need to wash them occasionally.

Microwave milk chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Start out with 30 seconds, stir, and then melt at 20-second increments until melted. Be careful not to overcook the chocolate or it’ll seize up!

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Tip: Work in small batches! Pour ⅓ of the bag of chocolate in the bowl and then once it’s used up, make another ⅓ of the bag.

If the chocolate is too thick, you can add a tiny amount of coconut oil to thin it out, just be careful not to add too much because the chocolate won’t set! You can also use Crisco shortening.

Once the chocolate is melted and the cake balls are frozen, you’re ready to dip. Place a cake ball onto a fork and dip. You can use a spoon to scoop up chocolate and pour it over the cake ball if needed. When the cake ball is covered, gently tap the fork to let any extra chocolate drop off.

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Melt the white chocolate wafers the same way you melted the other chocolate. Place in a plastic Ziploc bag (careful, it can be hot!) and move the chocolate to one corner of the bag. Snip a tiny section of the opposite corner off and drizzle the top of the cake balls! Cool completely then enjoy!

The beauty of this recipe is that you can customize it to create many different flavor combinations! If you are making a variation of this recipe (using a different flavor of cake mix) leave out the cream cheese and cocoa powder. You may need to add more frosting to get the right consistency. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Now that we have the flavors out of the way we can decide how to decorate your cake balls! There are a lot of options out there, so when in doubt, keep it simple.

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If you wanted to make cake balls ahead of time you could! The dough should last in the fridge for a couple of days. Or you can roll them out and freeze them for up to three months… just remember to thaw before dipping!

If you are making a variation of this recipe (using a different flavor of cake mix) leave out the cream cheese and cocoa powder. You may need to add more frosting to get the right consistency.

Calories: 182 kcal Carbohydrates: 21 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 7 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 8 mg Sodium: 112 mg Potassium: 61 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 16 g Vitamin A: 79 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 46 mg Iron: 1 mgThese rich, fudgy Chocolate Cake Pops are the perfect one-bite dessert! My 100% from-scratch recipe uses just one cake pan and makes plenty to share

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Introducing your newest chocolate fix: chocolate cake pops! These simple cake pops are rich, fudgy, and dangerously chocolatey. They are also 100% from-scratch, with not even a sprinkle of cake mix or teaspoon of canned frosting in sight. Don’t worry though, they’re just as easy as the shortcut version, but 10x more flavorful and irresistible. They taste like a bite-sized, more decadent version of my chocolate cake!

When I shared my classic cake pops a few months ago, many of you expressed interest in a chocolate version (because everything is better with chocolate, of course!). While I could have suggested simply halving my chocolate cake and tossing in some chocolate frosting, I really wanted to have a tested version, and that’s exactly what I’m sharing today.

SAM’S TIP: If you’d like, you can use very hot coffee instead of hot water; this will make your cake pops even

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Chocolatey and rich. I do this with my chocolate cake recipe and LOVE the results (and no, it won’t make the cake pops taste like coffee!).

SAM’S TIP: Don’t freeze your cake balls for longer than 30 minutes! This can cause the coating to crack when you add it. If you’d like to make the cake balls in advance, just cover them well and let them sit in the fridge for a few hours (or overnight) before dipping. After refrigerating, it does still often help to freeze for a short period of time before dipping.

Store your chocolate cake pops in an airtight container either in the fridge or at room temperature. They’ll last longer in the fridge; up to 10 days. They can sit at room temperature for only 3 days. You can also freeze them for an on-the-go treat!

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While you could use a higher quality chocolate, I much prefer to use melting wafers or almond bark for their ease. They are specifically designed to be melted and dipped, and their final finish is exactly what we’re looking for here.

Bonus tip: After melting your chocolate (see my post on how to melt chocolate in the microwave for tips!), pour it into a tall, heat-proof container or glass before dipping. This will make dipping SO much easier!

Yes, cake pops are great for making in advance! You can make the cake and crumble it one day, then make the frosting and assemble the next day, or assemble them entirely and just let them sit in the fridge until you need them.

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You’ll notice today’s video is a little different! My lovely friend Jessica from Savory Experiments hosted me and my friend Amy from House of Nash Eats at her house and we did a group video together, so this was a special one-time production.

Let’s bake together!I’ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe andvideobelow! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me onInstagram , and you can also find me onYouTube andFacebook

These rich, fudgy chocolate cake pops are the perfect one-bite dessert! My 100% from-scratch recipe uses just one cake pan and makes enough to share.

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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for several months.

Serving: 1 cake pop | Calories: 163 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 89 mg | Potassium: 43 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 17 g | Vitamin A: 219 IU | Vitamin C: 0.01 mg | Calcium: 11 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.These Chocolate Cake Balls are made with crumbled cake and frosting, then dipped in melted chocolate and covered with sprinkles. My family loves thisperfect easy treat!

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Happy New Year, friends! I hope you had a great holiday and were able to spend it with people you love. We had a pretty nice break ourselves and even took a trip to Maui! It was fun and relaxing, and we made some pretty great memories with the kids. Here’s a little picture from some hiking we did:

It was a lot of fun, but we got pretty muddy on this hike! I think we went through an entire package of baby wipes cleaning up afterwards! We made lots of good memories on our trip, though. 🙂

Like most good things, though, our trip went by way too fast and here we are already halfway through the first week of January. That’s ok though, because it’s time to get back to work here on the blog, and I’m ready for it. 🙂

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Today I’m sharinga yummy little treat with you that I made over the holidays. These do require a bit of time, but they are so easy to prepare that even the kids can help with