Description
Delight in these festive Chocolate-covered Christmas Cake Puffs, a perfect holiday treat combining moist chocolate cake bites with a rich chocolate coating and colorful sprinkles for a fun and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
Frosting and Coating
- 1/2 cup canned chocolate frosting
- 12 oz semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
- Holiday sprinkles (red, green, white)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions and bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
- Crumble and Mix: Once cooled, crumble the cake finely into a large bowl. Add the canned chocolate frosting and mix thoroughly until the mixture achieves a thick dough-like consistency.
- Shape Cake Puffs: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes until the cake balls are firm.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth.
- Dip the Cake Puffs: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each cake puff into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before returning them to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle the dipped cake puffs with holiday sprinkles before the chocolate sets for an attractive festive finish.
- Set the Coating: Let the cake puffs sit at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate coating hardens completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the coating to ensure a smooth and shiny finish.
- For variation, try white chocolate or colored candy melts instead of dark or semisweet chocolate.
- Store the cake puffs in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze them for longer storage.
