Cake balls are all the rage – at least that's what I've been hearing. They are easy to make and not too bad for you – if you only eat one or two!
I found lots of recipes online, here and here and here. I recently made three different flavors (red velvet, chocolate raspberry, and peppermint) and took them to a party and they were a definite hit. Here is my very own Peppermint Cake Ball recipe…
To begin, gather your ingredients, then follow the recipe below.
Peppermint Cake Balls
- 1 box white cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
- 1 can white frosting (16 oz.)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
- Crushed candy canes
- Waxed paper
- Bake cake according to direction on the box. After the cake is cool, crumble into large bowl.
- Mix the white frosting with 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- Mix the cake thoroughly with most of the peppermint frosting. It will be easier to use fingers to mix together. Add more frosting if you think the mixture is too dry.
- Roll mixture into quarter size balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- Chill or freeze for several hours. Balls can be placed in freezer bags and kept for later use.
- Place unwrapped candy canes in a ziplock bag. Close the bag. Place it between two towels and gently crush the candy canes with a hammer. Pour the crushed bits into a small bowl.
- Melt chocolate according to the directions on package.
- Use a candy dipper to dip each ball in chocolate. Tap off excess chocolate and place on wax paper until firm. Spoon a little bit of crushed candy cane bits onto the top of the cake ball before the chocolate hardens.
- Cover the cake balls tightly and store where it is cool.
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I have never heard of these and I am definitely going to try them. You mentioned chocolate and raspberry – I need that recipe. That has to be my all-time favorite combination and it is usually my birthday cake every year if I have anything to do with it. Can you share?
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Ive had more than one request so tomorrow the chocolate raspberry cake ball recipe will go up. No pictures, just words – but words should be enough.
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Bakerella.com has cake pops which are really cute too. Recipes are also available there.
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Hi Becky,
Your blog is the first thing I read each morning… Before the News, my Email or Facebook page!
Your creativity is very inspiring and now Cake Balls! Well – that just takes the cake :o)
Have a great day (looks like the snow missed us again) boo… i like snow :o)
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Thanks, Dena! Well, ill do my best to be extra special interesting!
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try the Bakerella Cake balls……Yum. I’ve had the chocolate peanut butter, red velvet, and oreo. Only make it you have a crowd, or have ALOT of will power, as these are very addicting (and rich!)
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This one looks great and yummy. The image can already make you feel how refreshing it is when you bit it. Very nice.
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Wow – what a wonderful idea! My kids won’t eat peppermint, but I’m going to give these a try plain!
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