Cake balls and Party Ideas!

My sister in law Ashley introduced me to the dangerously good cake balls a while ago. I've never personally made them because I really think I would hide out in the pantry and eat the whole batch before they became balls. They are really THAT good! My friend Jami took cake balls to a whole new level and used them as decoration at Morgans birthday party. They turned out so cute!

Cake balls - basic recipe

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating

Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Before dipping I would place them in the fridge or freezer for 15-30 minute to help set. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set. These keep great in the fridge or freezer. The possiblities with these are endless. You can mix and match the cake and frosting of your choice. If you choose to make them into cake pops you can place the cake mixture into molds instead of rolling into balls. Jami used a cute flower mold and made chocolate and strawberry cake pops! Look how cute they turned out!