Cake Balls
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Delicious bite-sized cake balls made from crumbled cake mixed with frosting and coated in chocolate—perfect for parties and snacks.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling and coating)
- Yield: 24–30 cake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking & Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 oz semi‑sweet or white melting chocolate or candy coating
- Sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional, for decoration)
- Bake cake according to package directions; allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs.
- Add frosting to the crumbs and mix until uniformly moistened and easily holds shape.
- Roll mixture into 1‑inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Freeze or chill balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt coating chocolate following package instructions.
- Dip chilled cake balls into melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool; tap off excess.
- Place coated cake balls on parchment; optionally top with sprinkles or nuts before chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until coating is set, about 15–20 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Customize cake flavor (red velvet, carrot). Match frosting and coating accordingly.
- Use candy melts in different colors for themed treats.
- Ensure cake balls are firm before dipping to prevent breakage.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- Reheat frozen cake balls in the fridge overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg