I love chocolate! And I love my friends!! And I love my friends who love chocolate!!! When I was living in Japan, there was this recipe that everyone knew about except me, the new girl. They called them cake balls, amongst other things. Crack balls, truffle balls, cake truffles. Call them what you want, but they are something to behold. And something to share. My sweet friend and neighbor, Jody, was ever oh so kind enough to share these lovelies with me and the recipe too. I love them because every time I make them, I think of Jody and all of the dear friends I made there, and how much we loved to get together, and how we loved to get together and eat...especially chocolate. All you had to say was...cake balls...and you could draw a crowd. The recipe has been circulating for some time. So, I wanted to share it with you as well. I make them at Christmas for gifts and sometimes for birthdays. Just change out the sprinkles for whatever the occasion. Today, I used a red velvet cake.
Cake Balls
Cake of your choice (chocolate or red velvet)
One can of icing (cream cheese, vanilla, chocolate)
Almond bark or chocolate chips
Shortening
Prepare and bake cake according to directions. Allow to cool. Break cake up in large bowl and add can of frosting (I use cream cheese) and mix well (your hands are your best tools). Refrigerate until completely cool. Next roll into truffle size balls and place on sheet pan. Refrigerate again for about an hour so they are easy to dip. Melt chocolate in microwave or in double boiler (almond bark works great) and add about a teaspoon of shortening to thin mixture out a bit. Dip call balls in chocolate and place on sheet pan lined with wax paper. Decorate immediately, as chocolate dries fast. Now share!!! And enjoy some for yourself too!!
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
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