Imagine a dessert so irresistible, so decadently romantic, that it could make even Cupid swoon! These Valentine's Day Cake Balls are the ultimate sweet treat that combines rich chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and a luxurious chocolate coating that will make your loved one's heart skip a beat. Perfect for impressing your special someone or treating yourself to a moment of pure bliss, these bite-sized delights are about to become your new favorite romantic dessert.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cake balls
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup frosting
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine, even crumbs in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Add the prepared frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands until the mixture becomes a smooth, moldable consistency.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle and shape.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, roll the mixture into uniform 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the formed cake balls in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up and make dipping easier.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully coat each cake ball in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-coated cake balls back on the parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with Valentine's Day-themed decorative sprinkles.
- Refrigerate the cake balls for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate coating completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Tips
- Ensure your cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent a mushy texture.
- Use room temperature frosting for easier mixing with cake crumbs.
- Refrigerating the cake ball mixture helps create more uniform and easier-to-handle balls.
- For smooth chocolate coating, melt chocolate chips with a little shortening and work quickly.
- Use Valentine's themed sprinkles for an extra romantic touch.
- If the chocolate coating becomes too thick, briefly reheat and stir to maintain a smooth consistency.
- For a professional look, use a dipping tool or fork when coating cake balls in chocolate.
- Allow cake balls to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg
