Cakeballs Recipe

Name: Cakeballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (any flavor); Eggs; Oil; Water; 1 (16 oz) container frosting (any flavor); Dipping Chocolate

These irresistible cake balls are SO easy to make – even kids can help! Customize them with your favorite cake and frosting flavors. Our go-to recipe uses chocolate cake and chocolate frosting for a classic, decadent treat. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet anytime snack. Learn how to create perfectly round cake balls using a simple ice cream scoop trick, and then dip them in colorful, customized chocolate coatings. Get creative with sprinkles, colored sugar, coconut, and more!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 846.1 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cakeballs

1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (any flavor)
Eggs
Oil
Water
1 (16 oz) container frosting (any flavor)
Dipping Chocolate

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How to Make Cakeballs

Prepare 1 box (15.25 oz) of your favorite cake mix according to package directions.
Let the cake cool completely.
Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
In a large bowl, combine the cake crumbs with 1 (16 oz) container of your favorite frosting. Mix until well combined.
Use a 1-inch ice cream scoop to form the mixture into evenly sized balls.
Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Melt 1 (12 oz) bag of candy coating wafers in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each frozen cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set.
Decorate with sprinkles, colored sugar, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or any other desired toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
Let the chocolate completely set before serving and storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.