Chocolate Covered Chocolate Cake Truffles

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1277 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 14-18 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

18 ounce package cake mix, devils food
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup hazelnuts finely chopped
1 x bailey's (or other liqueur)
16 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet

Directions

Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf baking pan with nonstick spray.

Bake cake according to package instructions.

Let cool.

Melt butter in saucepan, stir in cocoa and sugar.

Add nuts and liqueur.

Take off heat.

Crumble cake into mixture in saucepan and mix by hand until well blended, tasting frequently.

Roll into 1-1/2 inch balls.

Melt chocolate in bowl in microwave (add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to thin if necessary).

Dip balls one at a time covering completely.

Place on wax paper to dry.

Store, covered in a cool, dry place.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 279g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1277 49% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70.0g108%
 Saturated Fat 33.0g167%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 1300mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 175.0g58%
 Dietary Fiber 14.0g57%
 Sugars 119.0g
Protein 14.0g28%
Vitamin A 14%  Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 23%  Iron 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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