Description

Delightful Holiday Chocolate Cake Balls with Festive Decorations are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing warmth and joy during the festive season.

Ingredients

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1 box 15.25-ounce Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients to prepare it: usually eggs, vegetable oil, and water as per package directions)
1 container 16-ounce Cream Cheese Frosting
16 ounces Melting Chocolate Wafers or Chocolate Chips (milk, semi-sweet, or white)
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening (optional)
Assorted Festive Sprinkles, Edible Glitter, or Crushed Candy Canes (for decoration)

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Instructions

Step 1: Bake and crumble the cake according to package directions, then allow it to cool completely
Step 2: Mix the cream cheese frosting into the crumbled cake until well combined
Step 3: Roll the mixture into 1-inch cake balls
Step 4: Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours
Step 5: Prepare the melting chocolate by microwaving in intervals until smooth
Step 6: Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate and decoratively sprinkle while the chocolate is wet
Step 7: Chill again until the chocolate coating is set

Notes

You can use different cake flavors or frostings for variety.

These cake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake ball
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg