Reviewed: May 27, 2012

Great recipe!! The first time I made this, the result was Devils Food cake mixed with 1/2 a can of chocolate raspberry frosting and dipped it in white chocolate (with a bit of shortening in it). That was a bit too sweet for me though, so the next round was Devils food cake mixed with about 1/2 cup of very strong coffee and dipped in semi-sweet chocolate. The result was similar to a very rich and tasty truffle! Absolutely delicious!! Note: In both instances, I had to pop the cake/frosting or cake/coffee mix into the freezer for an hour so I could form the cake balls easily.

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eurekamarika

Reviewed: May 23, 2012

I've made these numerous times with different combinations of cake and icing. Although I haven't read all of the reviews, I did notice that many people who didn't like this recipe said it was mushy. My guess is that the people making these have only had the "cake pops" that are really just cake on a stick. True cake pops are supposed to have the texture of raw cake batter. That is one the best things about them! The outside is crunchy and the inside is gooey!!! The only thing that I change is the amount of frosting; I use about 3/4 of a can.

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acherl01

Reviewed: May 23, 2012

I love this!!! its my favorite bite size dessert!!! great to bring over a get together :D

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Daisy

Reviewed: May 23, 2012

I make these all the time. Everyone loves them! I find it easier to freeze the mixture before dipping just because they are a bit more stable when you place them in warm chocolate.

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Weedersma

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

Yuck. Soggy, canned-frosting-flavored cake. Between the mushy cake and the waxy outside candy coating, the textures are very unpleasant.

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Katierose

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2012

I have been making these for 3 years for work goody Day everyone one raves about them, they go fast.Some tell me they taste let Hostess King Dongs! chocolate is the best.

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julie

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Sheridan, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2012

Despite this recipe being time consuming and a bit messy, I really enjoyed these! I'm excited to try a tiramisu recipe I found. They are easy and fun! My SpEd students really enjoyed making these for a Christmas activity. Thinking of making them bigger and doing cake pops for the fundraisers we do. For those who don't get how to do it or who have had negative outcomes, something with the mix is not right. It's best to really crumble the (COOLED) cake so there are no big chunks and to use a little bit of frosting at first, and then add as needed. If a whole tub is used, the balls will not form properly. Happy Cake Balling ;)

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Choyce13

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012

Excellent--but I used chocolate chips melted with some shortening instead of the confectioners coating--never like the waxy taste of those or the store bought wafers, ick. These turned out wonderfully. Important to let the balls freeze for about 40 mins to allow for easier dipping.

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Gizmo&Spike's Mom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012

So these are amazing! Yes they are time-consuming (I personally find rolling the balls the most labor intensive, but I feel that way about those cute meatballs in Holiday Wedding Soup too ;) I agree that boxed mixes make boxed cakes....why not just take your favorite cake recipe, a simple icing recipe and make them from scratch??? Muchhhhhh better! I made the cake/icing mix after cooling the cake 30 min as directed, my icing was a bit thinner than canned so it was easy to add in as needed. I froze the 80 truffle balls overnite on the wax paper lined baking sheets. They were perfect for coating in the chocolate! I did Red Velvet Cake Truffles with Cream cheese icing,dipped in melted Wilton chocolates....white, dark, and milk chocolate. I put 3T of melted chocolate (each variety in separate baggies) drizzled the truffles, and put in mini foil cupcake liners for a party They are beautiful! One cake recipe yielded 80 truffles...so next time I'll 1/2 my recipe!

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