MOCHA CAKE BALLS

Mocha Cake Balls image

Provided by R. Mopia

Categories Cakes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 c cups sifted cake flour
1 c cocoa powder unsweetened or 100% cacao
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c unsalted butter
2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c brewed coffee
FOR COOLED CAKE:
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
TO DIP YOUR CAKE BALLS:
1 pkg chocolate bark
any sprinkles you desires

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat the butter by using the paddle attachment in medium-high speed until smooth & light in color for about 1 1/2 min. - 2 min.
4. Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the bowl occasionally.
5. Add the eggs, 1 at a time at 1 minute intervals. Add the vanilla extract.
6. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the brewed coffee.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until the cake is done. Remove the cake and let it cool.
8. PART 2 DIRECTIONS: 1. Crumble the completely cooled cake into a large bowl and add the cream cheese (8oz) and mix them thoroughly. 2. Roll into quarter sized balls and lay on a cookie sheet with wax paper. Makes about 24 - 30 pcs (depending on the size). 3. Chill or freeze for several hours.
9. PART 3 DIRECTIONS: 1. Melt the chocolate bark accdg. to the directions. 2. Using a fork dip cake balls into the chocolate & tap the excess chocolate on the side of the bowl & place on wax paper. 3. Garnish the tops with sprinkles before it dries up. Enjoy!