Description
Indulge in these delightful chocolate-covered Christmas cake puffs that make for a perfect holiday treat. These cake truffles are a festive and delicious addition to any dessert spread, combining rich chocolate cake with a creamy center and a decadent chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Puffs:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
For the Coating:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
- Festive sprinkles or crushed peppermint for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Puffs: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely.
- Mix and Shape: Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a bowl. Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle with festive toppings.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the coated cake puffs in the fridge until set, about 15–20 minutes. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use homemade cake and frosting for a personalized touch.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating a drop of peppermint or almond extract into the cake mixture.
- These cake puffs can be stored in the freezer for up to a month, making them a convenient make-ahead treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (cake bake time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (after cake is baked)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
