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RIDICULOUSLY MOIST CHRISTMAS CAKE BALLS (CAKE POPS WITHOUT STICKS)



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These cake balls are my most requested sweet treat I make around Christmas time. They can be made any time of year using any colored sprinkles!

Provided by Aleka Shunk

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

16.5 oz Betty Crocker Super Moist YELLOW Cake Mix (This brand is the BEST!)
Water (According to cake mix)
Eggs (According to cake mix)
2 tablespoons Butter (Not the entire amount*)
10 oz Cream Cheese Frosting (The best you can find!)
12 oz Candy Melts or Chocolate Chips (White or Milk/Dark)
ΒΌ cup Sprinkles of Choice
*EZ Thin (*Optional but recommended!)

Steps:

  • Bake cake mix according to instructions using just 2 tablespoons of butter. (Too much butter/oil will cause it took seep out of your cake balls later.)
  • Allow cake to cool and break up cake using your hands.Tip: To make it easier and give you super smooth cake balls, puree cake in a food processor!Add cake crumbs to a large bowl along with your cream cheese icing and mix well. Your hands work best for this.
  • Use a mini ice cream scoop to scoop cake into uniform size balls. Roll balls between the palms of your hands until smooth and round. Place cake balls on parchment paper on a flat baking sheet or dish and place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to harden.*Don't stack them without parchment paper or they will stick to each other.
  • In the meantime, melt your chocolate/candy melts in the microwave in 30 second intervals mixing in between until thin and smooth. Use a mini crock pot if you have to make it easier. Now is when you want to add in your EZ Thin if using.*Make sure not to overheat or your chocolate will scorch!
  • Using a toothpick, poke one ball and dip it into the chocolate so it is fully coated. Dip on an angle so the cake ball does not fall off the skewer.While holding the cake ball UPRIGHT, swirl and tap the toothpick gently against the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off for 10-20 seconds.Use another toothpick to help release the cake ball onto parchment paper and then use the toothpick to "patch up the hole" with a bit more chocolate.
  • While your chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cake balls.
  • Allow your cake balls about an hour to cool and then store in a sealed container for about a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Sugar 22.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAKE BALLS



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This recipe is very versatile and heavily addictive. You can mix and match cake and icing flavors as well as the chocolate coatings. The variations are unlimited, and they can be nicely packaged and given as gifts.

Provided by Allison

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Pops

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
  • Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 143.4 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

CUPCAKE CAKE POPS



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Everyone's favorite miniature dessert-the cake pop-takes a cheeky new form courtesy of Angie Dudley, at Bakerella.com.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes about 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

9-by-13-inch Chocolate Cake for Cupcake Pops
2 cups Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
1 package chocolate coating bark
1 package white coating bark or pink candy melts
Sprinkles, for garnish
Candy-coated chocolates, such as M&M's, for garnish

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Trim about 1/2 inch from the perimeter of the cake. Working in batches, crumble cake into the bowl of a food processor; process until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl and add frosting; blend together using the back of a spoon, until well combined, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Roll mixture into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch balls; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Cover with parchment-paper-lined aluminum foil. Transfer to refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours or to a freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Begin to shape balls into cupcakes by rolling balls first into logs. Fit logs into a 1 1/4-by-3/4-inch flower-shaped cookie cutter. Push cake mixture into the cutter halfway so that some of the cake mixture extends beyond the top of the cutter. Shape extended cake mixture into a cupcake-shaped top. Push cake from cutter to remove. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Transfer to freezer until chilled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt chocolate in heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Remove cupcakes from freezer and dip the bottom of each cupcake into the chocolate; transfer, bottom-side up, to prepared baking sheet. To make lollipops, insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each cupcake. Let chocolate set, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt white chocolate or pink candy melts in heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the chocolate and place right-side up on prepared baking sheet or stick lollipop sticks into a Styrofoam square. Place a candy-coated chocolate in the center of each and top with sprinkles. Let dry completely.

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