Amish Chocolate Cake Balls, A Festive Delight
In the enchanting realm of holiday treats, there exists a delectable creation that embodies indulgence and festivity in every bite—the Amish Chocolate Cake Balls. These exquisite delights, born from the amalgamation of Pillsbury German Chocolate Cake Mix, Coconut Pecan Frosting, and a drizzle of rich, melted chocolate, redefine the art of dessert-making with their irresistible allure and decadent flavors. Join us on a delectable journey to create these heavenly spheres of delight.
A sweet New Order Amish lady in Holmes County, Ohio shared this recipe with me after I had some at a fellowship sing. Wow!
Ingredients:
- Pillsbury German Chocolate Cake Mix
- Pillsbury Coconut Pecan Frosting
- Dark, Milk, or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet is preferred)
- Flaked Coconut
- Chopped Pecans
Instructions:
1. Crafting the Cake Base:
Commence this culinary adventure by preparing the Pillsbury German Chocolate Cake Mix according to the directions on the box. As the heavenly aroma of baking fills your kitchen, allow the cake to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl, transforming it into a canvas for the decadent creation to come.
2. Embracing Frosting Fusion:
Enter the Pillsbury Coconut Pecan Frosting, a delightful addition that elevates this sweet symphony. With your hands as your culinary tools, blend the cake crumbs and frosting until they become a harmonious “dough.” Channel your inner artisan as you mush and meld the mixture into a uniform texture that promises pure delight.
3. Shaping Decadent Spheres:
Now, it’s time to shape this delightful amalgamation into tantalizing balls, each slightly larger than 1 inch in diameter. As you lovingly craft these spheres, envision the joy they will bring. Once shaped, place these delectable orbs in the chill of the fridge, allowing them to firm up, preparing for their luscious chocolate coating.
4. Melted Chocolate Drizzle:
While the cake balls chill, summon the allure of melted chocolate in a glass bowl. With finesse and care, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, ensuring a smooth and decadent consistency that will enrobe the cake balls in pure delight.
5. Dipping into Decadence:
Retrieve the chilled cake balls from the fridge and, one by one, dip them into the luscious melted chocolate, coating them generously. As each ball emerges from the chocolate, place them delicately on wax paper, ready for their final embellishments.
6. A Symphony of Toppings:
Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle these divine creations with flaked coconut and chopped pecans. Watch as these toppings find their place, adding texture, flavor, and a visual appeal that transforms these cake balls into festive works of art.
Savoring the Sweet Symphony:
As the chocolate sets and the toppings find their place, these Amish Chocolate Cake Balls are ready to steal the spotlight at any holiday gathering. Each bite offers a burst of decadence, a mélange of flavors—crumbled cake fused with frosting, encased in a chocolate embrace, and adorned with coconut and pecans. Share these delectable treats with loved ones, and let the joy of the holidays unfold in every blissful mouthful.