Great idea! I made it with strawberry cake mix and (highly recommmended)cream cheese icing. I wasn't so satisfied with the chocolate portion. First, I melted a whole bag of milk chocolate chips, but they were too thick. The chocolate overpowered the cake balls when dipped. I tried that "candiquik" for the first time and it didn't melt correctly in the microwave. So, I finally did the research melted the chocolate chips again, but mixed about the same amount of shortening with it. It thinned it out perfectly! Only problem is that they're a tad oily after setting. Maybe I'll use less shortening next time.

Reviewed On: Dec. 11, 2008

I was a little disappointed with the outcome of this recipe. I followed the advice of reviewers: microwaved apples, 3 cream cheese, 3 sugar, etc. However, the apples burnt on the edges while baking. I had to pull off the burnt ones and simply place my leftover apples on top. And even with the cheesecake ingredient adjustment, the cake was still a little runny. You know what they need to invent? A springform pan that you don't have to wrap in foil to put in a water bath. I had no aluminum foil and I desperately used an alternative. Lol, I tied a plastic grocery sack around the pan. Believe it or not, it actually worked well.

Reviewed On: Nov. 6, 2008

Very easy. I substituted the beans for black beans and kidney beans. I also added green onions on top. Very delicious and filling. Will use again. Perfect for a college student!

Reviewed On: Oct. 28, 2008