german chocolate cake truffles
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Whether you call these truffles of cake balls, they're easy to make and fun to dip. I made them for a party at work and everyone lovd them.
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prep time
45 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 doz.
Ingredients
- 1 package (18 oz ) german chocolate cake mix
- 1 - ( 16 oz ) contained milk chocolate ready to spread frosting
- 2 cups toasted coconuts ( divited )
- 1 1/2 cups toasted finely chopped pecans, (divited )
- 2 packages (12 oz ) chocolate chips for dipping
How To Make german chocolate cake truffles
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Step 1Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions in a lightly greased 13x9" pan. Let cool combpetely in pan ( about 30 minutes )
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Step 2Crumble the cake into a large bowl. Scoop frosting over the cake crumbs. Sprinkle with 1 cup each coconuts, and pecans, stir gently , just until thoroughly blended. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop cake mixture into 1 1/4" balls, roll in your hands , then place balls on wax paper-lined baking sheet. cover and chill 1 hour.
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Step 3meanwhile, combine remaining 1 cup coconut, and 3/4 cup pecans, stir well. Melt chocolate for dipping, 1 package at a time. Dip chilled balls using a fork, and allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place coated truffles on wax paper-lined baking sheet . Sprinkle tops with coconut-pecan mixture; chill for 30 minutes. or until set. Place truffles in baking cups.
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Candies
Category:
Chocolate
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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