Get ready to transform an ordinary cake into bite-sized pieces of pure bliss! These Sweet and Easy Cake Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will have everyone begging for your recipe. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick dessert, or just want to treat yourself, these delectable treats are about to become your new obsession. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cake balls
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 can frosting
- 1 bag chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, crumble the entire cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Add the entire can of frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or clean hands until the mixture becomes a consistent, moldable dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the cake mixture and roll into uniform 1-inch balls.
- Place the cake balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up, which will help them maintain shape during coating.
- Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully coat each chilled cake ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-coated cake balls back on the parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with decorative sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the cake balls for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to completely harden.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Make sure your cake is completely cool before crumbling to prevent a mushy texture.
- Use clean hands or a spatula to mix the frosting and cake crumbs for the most even consistency.
- Chill the cake balls before coating to help the chocolate stick better and create a smoother finish.
- Use a fork or specialized dipping tool when coating in chocolate to achieve a clean, professional look.
- Work quickly when adding sprinkles to ensure they stick before the chocolate sets.
- For best texture, keep cake balls refrigerated until just before serving.
- Experiment with different cake flavors and frosting combinations to create your unique signature cake balls.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized balls that look neat and professional.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off completely to prevent pooling at the base of your cake balls.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 330kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
