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Festive Christmas Cake Balls

Decadent bite-sized cake truffles coated in festive red, green, and white chocolate shells. A no-bake style treat perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 36 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box cake mix Red Velvet or Vanilla, plus ingredients on box
  • 1 container frosting Cream Cheese or Vanilla (16 oz)
Coating & Decor
  • 12 oz red candy melts
  • 12 oz green candy melts
  • 12 oz white candy melts
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or shortening, for thinning chocolate
  • 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles nonpareils

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Bake the cake according to package instructions in a 9x13 pan. Allow to cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl until fine crumbs form. No large chunks should remain.
  3. Mix in 3/4 of the frosting tub. Combine until the mixture holds its shape when rolled. Add more frosting only if needed.
  4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Freeze the balls for 20 minutes to firm up (do not freeze solid).
  6. Melt candy melts in separate bowls in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals. Stir in a little coconut oil to thin if necessary.
  7. Dip each chilled cake ball into the coating, tap off excess, and place back on parchment.
  8. Drizzle with contrasting chocolate colors and top with sprinkles immediately before the coating sets.
  9. Let set completely before serving or storing in the refrigerator.

Notes

If the chocolate coating cracks, your cake balls were likely too cold when dipped. Let them warm up slightly on the counter.