Average Rating: 0TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1-3/4 hours + standing Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: about 8 dozen.Ingredients
- 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup chocolate fudge frosting
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1-1/3 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 pounds white candy coating, chopped
- Optional toppings: milk chocolate English toffee bits, toasted sweetened shredded coconut and crushed candy canes
Instructions
- 1. Prepare and bake cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Crumble cake into a large bowl.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine hot water and coffee granules; stir until dissolved. Add the frosting, cocoa and chocolate syrup; stir until combined. Add to cake; beat on low speed until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Shape into 1-in. balls.
- 3. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts
1 cake ball (calculated without toppings): 111 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.