Can you make cake balls with bakers chocolate?

Yes, you can absolutely make cake balls with baker's chocolate! Here's how:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

* 3 large eggs

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup milk

* 1/2 cup baker's chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

* Candy melts or chocolate chips for coating

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

6. Stir in Chocolate: Stir in the cooled, melted baker's chocolate until it's evenly distributed.

7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Crumble: Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Crumble it into a large bowl.

9. Form Balls: Add the melted butter (about 2 tablespoons) and mix until the cake crumbs are moistened and start to form a dough. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.

10. Chill: Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

11. Coat: Melt your candy melts or chocolate chips according to package directions. Dip each cake ball in the melted chocolate, using a fork to gently lift it out.

12. Set and Decorate: Place the coated cake balls back on the parchment paper and let them set completely. You can decorate them with sprinkles, drizzles, or other toppings as desired.

Tips:

* Melted chocolate: Ensure your baker's chocolate is completely melted and cooled slightly before adding it to the cake batter. This will help to prevent the chocolate from seizing (solidifying).

* Moisture: If your cake balls are too dry, add a little more melted butter. If they're too wet, add more cake crumbs.

* Chill time: Refrigerating the cake balls before coating helps them keep their shape.

Enjoy your homemade cake balls!