20-Minute German Chocolate Cake Bites
No-bake chocolate cake bites loaded with coconut-pecan frosting. Mix, chill, dip, and done—the viral TikTok version that tastes like the classic without the oven.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies)
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
- 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Mix cake mix, melted butter, 0.75 cup coconut, and pecans in a bowl until crumbly and holds together when squeezed.
- 2
Roll into 1-inch balls and refrigerate on a parchment-lined plate for 5 minutes.
- 3
Heat 3 tbsp butter and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium-low until steaming, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- 5
Dip each cake ball into chocolate using a fork, tap off excess, and return to the plate.
- 6
Sprinkle 0.25 cup fresh coconut on top while chocolate is still wet. Chill until set, about 5 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- small saucepan
- fork or dipping tool
- parchment-lined plate
- whisk
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