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Healthier Cake Balls

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"Still very versatile and heavily addictive, this recipe was made healthier by using organic cake mix, and bittersweet chocolate and shortening instead of chocolate flavored confectioners coating." — MakeItHealthy

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Original recipe makes 3 dozen Change Servings

1 (18.25 ounce) package natural cake mix
2 large eggs
1 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (16 ounce) package chocolate frosting
3 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon natural shortening

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
Place cake mix in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 2 more minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Transfer batter to cake pan.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean; 40 to 50 minutes for a 9x13-inch cake pan, or 25 to 35 minutes for 8-inch cake pans. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes.
Crumble cake while warm into a large bowl. Stir in frosting until well blended.
Melt chopped chocolate and shortening in a glass bowl in the microwave, on medium heat, until melted, about 1 minute. Alternatively, melt chopped chocolate and shortening in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Form balls of the chocolate cake mixture using a melon baller or small scoop. Dip balls in warm chocolate mixture, using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to cool.

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PREP 40 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr 35 mins

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Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Cake Balls.

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Nutrition

Calories
135 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
21 g
7%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
5.4 g
8%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
125 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Cake Balls

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 135
Calories from Fat: 48

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 125mg 5 %
** Potassium 52mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 1.5g 3 %
** Sugars 14.8g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.