Description
These festive Minty Chocolate Holiday Cake Bites are rich, fudgy, and covered in a smooth chocolate shell. Made with crumbled chocolate cake, cream cheese, and a hint of peppermint, they’re perfect for holiday parties, gift boxes, or cozy winter treats.
Ingredients
For the Cake Bites:
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1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more to taste)
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Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Coating:
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12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or in chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
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Crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
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Bake the Cake:
Bake chocolate cake according to package directions. Let it cool completely before crumbling. -
Make the Filling:
In a large bowl, crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs. Add cream cheese, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until a thick dough forms. -
Shape the Bites:
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes until firm. -
Coat in Chocolate:
Melt chocolate and coconut oil together in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
Dip each chilled cake ball into melted chocolate and place back on the parchment. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes or sprinkles while wet. -
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
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Add extra peppermint extract for stronger flavor, or sub with vanilla for a milder taste.
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Try white chocolate or dark chocolate coatings for variation.
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Perfect for gifting in mini holiday tins or treat bags.