mocha cake balls

Chula Vista, CA
Updated on Nov 14, 2011

My friends love these cake bites because it is so easy to eat & delicious!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 12-15 people

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened or 100% cacao
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • FOR COOLED CAKE:
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • TO DIP YOUR CAKE BALLS:
  • 1 package chocolate bark
  • - any sprinkles you desires

How To Make mocha cake balls

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Beat the butter by using the paddle attachment in medium-high speed until smooth & light in color for about 1 1/2 min. - 2 min.
  • Step 4
    Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the bowl occasionally.
  • Step 5
    Add the eggs, 1 at a time at 1 minute intervals. Add the vanilla extract.
  • Step 6
    Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the brewed coffee.
  • Step 7
    Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until the cake is done. Remove the cake and let it cool.
  • Step 8
    PART 2 DIRECTIONS: 1. Crumble the completely cooled cake into a large bowl and add the cream cheese (8oz) and mix them thoroughly. 2. Roll into quarter sized balls and lay on a cookie sheet with wax paper. Makes about 24 - 30 pcs (depending on the size). 3. Chill or freeze for several hours.
  • Step 9
    PART 3 DIRECTIONS: 1. Melt the chocolate bark accdg. to the directions. 2. Using a fork dip cake balls into the chocolate & tap the excess chocolate on the side of the bowl & place on wax paper. 3. Garnish the tops with sprinkles before it dries up. Enjoy!

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