Description
ย Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of these Chocolate Rum Balls. Made from a moist chocolate cake base, infused with rum and cocoa, and rolled in sweet coconut, these no-bake treats are perfect for parties, holidays, or a delicious homemade gift.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake Cake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Crumble Cake: Remove the cake from the pan and crumble it into a large bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add powdered sugar, rum, cocoa powder, and chopped pecans to the crumbled cake. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
- Shape Rum Balls: Roll the mixture into balls, slightly over an inch in diameter.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball in shredded coconut.
- Chill (Optional): Refrigerate the rum balls to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Follow cake mix box instructions, as ingredients may vary.
- For an alcohol-free version, try a cake pop recipe.
- Use your favorite liquor as a substitute for rum.
- Store rum balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
