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christmas cake balls festive treats recipe

3-Ingredient Christmas Cake Balls – Festive Magic in Every Bite


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes cooling and setting time)
  • Yield: 24 cake balls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and festive Christmas cake balls that are perfect for holiday gatherings. These treats combine cake, frosting, and chocolate for a delightful bite-sized dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
  • 1 cup of frosting (any flavor)
  • 2 cups of chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)
  • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • Sprinkles or decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  3. Add the frosting and mix until well combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Freeze the balls for 20 minutes to firm them up.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  7. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
  8. Place the coated balls back on the tray and add sprinkles or decorations if desired.
  9. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Notes

  • Use any cake and frosting flavor you prefer.
  • Add food coloring to the chocolate for a festive touch.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake ball
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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