How To Make Cake Balls Using Cake Mix

Christmas. But they can be made for ANY holiday including birthdays! They are so moist and the one sweet treat that everyone goes crazy for every year.

I love that these are easier to make than cake pops because they don't use a stick and can be dipped in red, white, brown or green chocolate.

These cake balls have become a Christmas family tradition that I started about 6 years ago. Now that my boys are a bit older, they are starting to help me make these to continue that tradition.

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But every minute is worth it because these cake balls are SO delicious. Some people like to call them cake truffles but they are made without real chocolate like truffles are.

You can call them a stickless cakepop if you prefer! I made them WITHOUT the stick to make it more inconvenient for you and I. Plus, you don't have to worry about them falling off the stick!

Step 1: Make your cake mix according to the instructions on the back of the box. I replace the oil with butter and use a bit less. See below!

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Step 6: Chill balls to harden them before dipping into melted chocolate. Place on parchment paper or a nonstick silicone mat and top with sprinkles. Allow the chocolate to set and harden.

I have been making cake balls for over 6 years now. I have even made a cake pop TOWER for a friends wedding which I had so much fun doing. Over the years I have learned what works and what doesn't. Here are my tips for you:

How do I dip cake balls?. This is the most common question I get and by far, the trickiest part of making cake balls.

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Since you do not have an actual stick to hold while dipping, coating your balls without them diving right into the chocolate can be a challenge.

The BEST way to dip a cake ball, is to use a toothpick, skewer or small fork as a dipping tool. The smaller, the better. I like to use mini wooden skewers because they are thick enough to hold the cake ball but not so thick where it will destroy my cake ball.

Then, after you dip your cake ball into the candy melts, let the excess drip off and set onto some parchment paper. You will have a tiny hole that you will need to PATCH using a small dab of chocolate over top. No one will be able to notice the hole after it dries.

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The reason I LOVE cake balls so much is because of how versatile they are. You can use any boxed cake mix and any store-bought frosting! You can even use your own homemade frosting if you want. Here are some other delicious cake ball flavors you can try out!

Cake balls will be good for 5-7 days at room temperature if they are sealed properly. If you place them in a sealed container in the fridge, they can last up to 10 days.

You can freeze the naked cake balls (balls without chocolate) for months but once you coat them in the chocolate, you have to keep them in the fridge or on the counter.

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These Super Moist Christmas Cake Balls are SO moist and festive! They are just like a cake pop but without the stick! Made with vanilla boxed cake mix and ready made frosting, they couldn't get any easier!

Make sure your chocolate does not get too hot! I will stir my mini crock pot a few times or unplug for a few minutes during the process so my chocolate does not burn.

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If your balls fall off of your skewer when dipping, you may need to place 2 or three toothpicks together for a better hold.Easy 3 ingredient funfetti cake pops using a box of cake mix and covered in a sweet white chocolate coating. Cake pops are exactly what they sound like – a cross between a cake batter and a lollipop!

Contrary to popular belief, cake pops are actually incredibly easy to make! What initially got me hooked on these little lollipop cakes, was Starbucks.

Starbucks Cake Pops can easily be recreated at home, with only 3 ingredients. The secret is making cake pops with regular cake mix.

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If you love Starbucks like me, but don’t love the price tag, you need to try my Starbucks Spinach Feta Wraps and my Starbucks Bacon And Gruyere Egg Bites.

I remember the first time I made these I was so nervous. I went on a hunt for a cookie scoop, icing sugar, flour, butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and chocolate chips all at different grocery stores.

The next time I made them I saved myself a lot of time by buying a boxed cake mix. This is a great way to make your life more simple, and I will never go back to my first attempt method.

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The inside of the cakes pops is a combination of cake mixed with frosting, which gives it the gooey soft texture. The cake pop frosting is simply melted chocolate wafers. Add sprinkles if you wish, and you’ve got yourself the best cake pop recipe!

I’m going to show you two ways on how to make cake pops. Or as some may like to call it, lollipop cakes.

The first is by using a standard cake mix or leftover cake and mixing it in with enough frosting. Then chilling the dough to make cold cake balls, and sticking them into cake pop sticks or popsicle sticks.

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Once you have your cake pop ball, you then dip it into melted candy. You will get rid of excess chocolate and allow it to solidify before eating.

The other way to make them is by using cake pop molds. This is where you would add the cake pop batter to a round pan and it would form the cake into donut holes.

Beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a bowl. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8×8-inch round cake dishes and bake in a 350 degree F oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it with a fork in a large bowl or in the baking dish. Stir the frosting into the crumbled cake, cover, and freeze until chilled.

It’s easier to roll the cake & frosting mixture into perfectly round balls if it’s cold. The cake & frosting mixture is super moist, and at room temperature it makes it extremely difficult to shape them perfectly.

Once they have been frozen, I give them another little roll to smooth out the sides. Then place on a baking sheet.

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Melt candy melts in the microwave or in a double boiler. Dip each lollipop stick into the white chocolate, then stick into one of the cake pop balls.

Gently dip the balls into the melted chocolate or spoon the chocolate onto balls and twirl to coat. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.

The best way to allow the coating to dry and set– without ruining the perfectly round cake pop– is to place them upright in a styrofoam block, or a box to harden. There you have it, you have easy cake pops!

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These are perfect to bring to baby showers, birthday parties, or any celebration where you want to impress your guests! Homemade cake pops ALWAYS “wow” guests, trust me.

It’s a game changer, and will save you so much time! Not to mention you will make perfect cake pops every time.

The best part about making cake pops is you can use leftover cake crumbs, and mix it in with a small amount of icing and they come out great! You can also customize them but using a gluten free cake mix to make gluten free cake pops.

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Make sure your cake pops are cold enough before adding the frosting! If they are not cold enough they will change their shape and start to melt once you start trying to frost.

DO NOTuse too much frosting inside the cake pop. Typically the more frosting the better on traditional cakes, at least in my opinion, but in cake pops this is not the case.

The best way to store pre made cake pops is to place them in an airtight container with a paper towel lining the bottom of the container. They will stay fresh for a couple days on the counter, but for best results I recommend storing them in the refrigerator.

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