Hot Chocolate Cake Balls

• 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
• 1-1/4 cups strong brewed coffee
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pounds white candy coating, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• Baking cocoa

1. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, coffee, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour batter into a greased and floured
2. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely.
3. For filling, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until light and fluffy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle. Shape into 1/2-in. balls; arrange on waxed paper-lined
4. .
5. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until combined. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Crumble cake into bowl; mix well.
6. Shape 1 tablespoon cake mixture around a marshmallow ball. Return to
7. . Repeat with remaining cake mixture and marshmallow balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cake balls in coating; allow excess to drip off. Return to
9. ; let stand until set. Dust tops with cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hot-chocolate-cake-balls/ (may not work)