German Chocolate Cake Balls

German Chocolate Cake Balls are a tasty German chocolate dessert that will win over a crowd whether you are making these for a birthday bash, holiday event, or a weekend treat. Learn how to make this cake truffles recipe.

We have an easy German chocolate cake pops recipe that you all will love. We made a homemade German chocolate frosting recipe that makes these cake pops stand out. These bite-sized treats are a game changer and will quickly become your usual dessert.

We are a massive fan of the flavors of German chocolate, including coconut flavors, nuts, a creamy base, and tender and light cake. We are a sucker for cake mix recipes from easy cake mix cookies to dressing up desserts in a big way. Also, try our sugar cookie cake pops, a no-bake treat.

Whether you call these cake balls or German chocolate cake truffles, you will have a dessert that gets rave reviews. Grab those lollipop sticks and your German chocolate cake mix, and let’s get started on these German chocolate truffles.

Why Make These Cake Pops…

• The cake pop recipe uses cake mix, so the ingredient list is short.
• It is easy to make and offers a gorgeous presentation value.
• This sweet treat is served in bite-sized pieces. For a cake pop-style treat, you can also add it to a lollipop stick.
• Homemade German chocolate cake frosting recipe that takes these little ball bites to a new level of yum.
• Great to serve up for kids and adults for birthday parties, holiday events, or a mid-week treat.

Ingredients Needed

• Cake Mix + Ingredients on Box– we used a German chocolate cake mix, but you can use your usual box of cake mix if you prefer.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk—This thick and sweet mixture will make the frosting for this cake ball recipe a hit.
• Butter – Unsalted or salted butter works for this recipe.
• Eggs – Large eggs that are at room temperature work best.
• Coconut – Shredded coconut is the stand-out flavor of the German chocolate frosting.
• Pecans—For the crunch of the German chocolate recipe, opt for unsalted chopped pecans.
• Vanilla – A splash of vanilla will brighten up the frosting.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – You can use dark, semi-sweet, or even milk chocolate. We prefer semi-sweet for a more traditional flavor.
• Crisco – This will help the chocolate set up and harden.

How to Make

Step 1: Bake your cake as directed on the box. Mix, pour, and bake.

Step 2: In a saucepan on the stove, you will work on making the homemade coconut pecan frosting. Add butter, condensed milk, and egg yolks, stir, and cook until it thickens.

Make sure to stir the mixture to prevent burning constantly.

Step 3: Once thickened, remove from heat and toss in the vanilla, pecans, and coconut. Allow the frosting to cool for 30 minutes.

Step 4: When the cake has cooled, you will crumble it all up. Then, take the crumbled cake and mix in the frosting you made. Once mixed well, roll into small balls and place on parchment paper.

Step 5: Mix up your chocolate coating as directed and dip each ball in it. Top with coconut and pecans, and let the chocolate set.

Is It Easy To Make Coconut Pecan Frosting

Yes, the German chocolate frosting is easy. You do cook coconut pecan frosting on the stove to give it that creamy authentic German chocolate frosting. Then you mix the cake and frosting together to form that cake ball consistency you need to form the balls.

What Type of Chocolate Do You Use To Dip Cake Pops In

For some recipes, you will see almond bark used. For this recipe, we went ahead and did semi-sweet chocolate. You can use whatever you prefer, we just find the semi-sweet chocolate added a nice flavor to the pops.

Depending on how large or small you make your cake balls will depend. We were able to get 48 cake balls in this recipe. We layed them out on wax paper or you can use parchment paper after you dip them.

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How Do You Get Even Looking Cake Pops

We use a cookie scoop. We find this is the best way to get that consistency in size. You can buy all different sizes of cookie scoops to fit your needs.

Storing

Store your cake bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be stored at room temperature for around two days, but refrigerating will extend their life.

You can also freeze any of the German cake bites. Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-friendly container or airtight plastic bag. Then thaw in the fridge or eat straight from the freezer.

Practical notes

Can you make cake pops in advance?

You can make cake pops up to 2 days in advance. These are best served fresh, but if you need to prep ahead of time, go ahead and make them up to two days in advance. Make sure they are in anu003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003e airtight container u003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003eso they don’t get air to them to dry them out.

How do you store cake pops?

Store your cake pops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Because of the frosting used, you won’t want to leave these out on the counter. The sooner you eat the fresher they will taste of course.

How to freeze cake pops?

You can place cake pops in a freezer-friendly freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 1-3 months. Place in the fridge to thaw, or on the counter and serve.

Why are our cake pops crumbly?

You want to ensure you are not working with a cold cake pop mixture. If so when you coat them in the chocolate they will expand as they warm up. Another thing to watch is to ensure your mixture of the cake and frosting forms nicely. If it doesn’t seem to hold together you will need to add more frosting to the mixture. Or else they will crumble.

What type of coconut is used for German chocolate cake pops?

We Used unsweetened coconut. We find the sweetened is too sweet for our liking. The unsweetened offers the texture and coconut flavor to these cake balls.

Can we use candy melts to dip cake balls in?

If you didn’t have chips to melt down you could use brown candy melts to dip your cake balls in. Easy german desserts that you can adapt to your needs!

Can we use a homemade cake mix to make cake balls?

We used a box of chocolate cake mix, but if you have a homemade cake mix you would rather whip up, go for it! We love homemade chocolate cake, but these cake pops are so full of flavor we felt like we could cut a corner and no one would notice!

Craving More Sweet Dessert Recipes

• Peach Tart
• S’mores Brownies
• Strawberry Cream Roll
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
• Strawberry Stuffed Turnovers

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Ingredients

Makes 48 cake pops

Cake

• 1 box cake mix
• Plus Ingredients on Box

Coconut-Pecan Frosting

• 14 ounce can sweeten condensed milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 ½ cup coconut
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Chocolate Coating

• 4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• ½ tablespoon of Crisco
• 1 cup coconut, unsweetened
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Equipment

• Cookie Scoop Set
• Sago Brothers Fondue Forks, 9.5 x 0.4", Silver
• 600ct Lollipop Cake Pop Kit Including 200 Lollipop Sticks, 200 Lollipop Bags and 200 Twist Ties, Candy Wrappers Accessories Set

Method

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your cake mix as directed on the back of the box. Mix and pour into a 9×13 pan and bake, and allow to cool.
2. While the cake is baking you will grab a small saucepan and add in your butter, condensed milk, and egg yolks. Mix on medium heat until the mixture thickens. Make sure to stir continuously. This takes around 5-10 minutes.
3. Once the frosting is thickened, remove it from heat, pour in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Stir and then allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
4. Next, you will take your cooled cake and crumble it up. Then fold in the cooled German chocolate frosting. Mix well until combined.
5. Use a cookie scoop, and make round balls, and place on a lined baking sheet. Freeze your cake balls for 30 minutes to harden up.
6. Then in a small bowl, You will add your chocolate, Crisco, and heat in the microwave for 20-second increments until the mixture is melted.
7. Take a stick and place one cake ball on the stick and dip it into the melted chocolate. Top with pieces of coconut and pecans if you want, and sit on a baking sheet to cool and harden up.
8. Once set, these German chocolate cake balls can be served up as a delicious bite-size dessert.

Kitchen notes

You can use homemade German chocolate cake if you would like. Feel free to use candy melts to dip the balls in instead of melting chocolate chips. The shredded coconuts and pecans are optional, but they decorate the cake truffles nicely. Now we made homemade German chocolate cake frosting, but you can also reach for store bought to cut a corner.