Cake Ball Recipe
This easy and delightful Cake Ball recipe transforms a simple boxed cake mix into bite-sized treats dipped in rich, melted chocolate. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet snack, these cake balls are deliciously moist inside with a smooth chocolate coating outside. Customize with your favorite cake flavors and sprinkles for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 24 cake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Ball Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor) plus ingredients called for on box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 2 cups chocolate (semi-sweet, milk, or dark), for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the cake mix box, using the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake as directed until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Mix into Dough: Once the cake is baked, while still warm, crumble it into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until a dough forms that can be pressed into balls. This usually takes a few minutes and results in a pliable mixture.
- Form Cake Balls: Portion out the dough and roll it into small balls using your hands or a cake pop press. Place the formed cake balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the cake balls chill, melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power. Heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is mostly melted. Stir continuously until fully smooth to avoid burning.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled cake ball thoroughly in the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set and Decorate: While the chocolate coating is still wet, optionally sprinkle with decorative sprinkles. Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Use any cake mix flavor to customize the taste of your cake balls.
- For a firmer ball, chill longer in the freezer before dipping.
- Chocolate coating can be substituted with candy melts or white chocolate.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To prevent melting, serve cake balls at room temperature.
Keywords: cake balls, chocolate cake balls, cake pop, dessert bites, party treats, chocolate dipped cake
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