german chocolate cake truffles

(1 RATING)
124 Pinches
salt lake city, UT
Updated on Nov 18, 2011

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.

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

  • Step 1
    Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions in a lightly greased 13x9" pan. Let cool combpetely in pan ( about 30 minutes )
  • Step 2
    Crumble 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.
  • Step 3
    meanwhile, 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
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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