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Dorothy Thomas

Cake Balls Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make treat, perfect for parties or snacking! These cake balls are moist, flavorful, and customizable with your favorite cake and frosting combinations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 25
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • (15.25 oz) box 1 Cake mix (any flavor) + ingredients listed on box (eggs, oil, water)
  • (16 oz) can 1 Frosting (flavor matching cake, e.g., vanilla, chocolate)
  • cups 2 Chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
  • tbsp 1 Coconut oil or shortening (for smoother melting)
  • as needed Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or cocoa powder for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl, baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave (for melting chocolate)
  • toothpicks or fork

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cake mix as per package instructions in a 9x13" pan. Let it cool completely.
  2. Break the cooled cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
  3. Add frosting to the crumbs (start with ¾ can, add more if needed) and mix until it forms a dough-like consistency.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes in the freezer (to firm up).
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip each ball into melted chocolate using a toothpick or fork. Let excess drip off.
  8. Place back on parchment paper and decorate with sprinkles immediately (before chocolate sets).
  9. Allow chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

 
  • Variations: Use red velvet cake + cream cheese frosting, or lemon cake + vanilla frosting.
  • For a shortcut: Use store-bought cake or leftover cake scraps.
  • Decorating tip: Drizzle with contrasting melted chocolate for a fancy touch.