Hot Chocolate Cake Balls Recipe

Name: Hot Chocolate Cake Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1-1/4 cups strong brewed coffee; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 pounds white candy coating, chopped; 1 tablespoon shortening; Baking cocoa

Servings: persons

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups strong brewed coffee
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pounds white candy coating, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening
Baking cocoa

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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, coffee, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour batter into a greased and floured
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely.
3
For filling, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until light and fluffy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle. Shape into 1/2-in. balls; arrange on waxed paper-lined
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.
5
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until combined. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Crumble cake into bowl; mix well.
6
Shape 1 tablespoon cake mixture around a marshmallow ball. Return to
7
. Repeat with remaining cake mixture and marshmallow balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8
In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cake balls in coating; allow excess to drip off. Return to
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; let stand until set. Dust tops with cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

1569

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size), 1-1/4 cups strong brewed coffee, 1/3 cup canola oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Hot Chocolate Cake Balls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hot Chocolate Cake Balls

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