Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease a 9x13-inch cake pan, and line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Set all aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
1 (15.25 ounce) box devil’s food cake mix, 1 cup (240 ml) water, ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
Bake for 26-31 minutes or according to the package directions. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Use your hands to break the cake into fine crumbs, then add the softened cream cheese and peanut butter. Continue to mix until the cream cheese and peanut butter are evenly distributed. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
Take 1 ½ tablespoons of the cake mixture, and roll it into a ball. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Continue with the remaining cake mixture.
Place the cake balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to cool. Just before removing the cake balls from the refrigerator, melt the first package of melting wafers.
Place the melting wafers in a small, microwave-safe bowl, and heat until melted, stirring every 20-30 seconds.
20 ounces (284 g) melting wafers
Use a fork or truffle dipper to dip each ball into the melted candy, and allow the excess to drip off. Place the truffle back onto the baking sheet. Top with candy eyes or sprinkles if desired.
Halloween sprinkles, Candy eyes
Transfer the truffles back into the refrigerator to set. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
*Optional: To add orange, purple, black, or green drizzle, add a few drops of food coloring to the remaining icing. If necessary, add 1-2 teaspoons of coconut or vegetable oil if it thickens. Stir to combine, use drizzle over the cooled truffles. Allow the drizzle to set before serving.
Food coloring
See post for tips, variations, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The amounts of water, oil, and eggs were listed on the back of the cake mix box. Please use the amounts listed on box you purchase which may be slightly different than the amounts listed above.*Use different colors of candy melts or food coloring to make a variety of coating colors.*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 truffles. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Monster Halloween Truffles
Serving Size
2 truffles
Amount per Serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
255
mg
11
%
Potassium
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
189
IU
4
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.