Description
These Strawberry Cake Balls are a delightful and easy-to-make treat combining moist strawberry cake with creamy frosting, all rolled into bite-sized balls. Optionally dipped in chocolate for an extra indulgent touch, they make perfect snacks or party desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup frosting
Optional Coating:
- 1/2 cup chocolate coating
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions, typically mixing with water and eggs. Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake until done, usually around 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and Crumble: Allow the baked cake to cool completely. Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine pieces inside a large mixing bowl to ensure an even texture.
- Combine with Frosting: Add 1/2 cup of frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly until the cake crumbs are evenly coated and form a dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
- Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls using your hands. Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Optional Chocolate Coating: If desired, melt the 1/2 cup of chocolate coating. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate to coat evenly, then return them to the baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set and firm up before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent a gummy texture.
- Use any flavor of frosting you like to customize your cake balls.
- For a vegan or egg-free version, select appropriate cake mixes and frostings suitable for those diets.
- Storing cake balls in the fridge is recommended to keep them fresh; consume within 3-4 days.
- Chocolate coating can be substituted with white chocolate or candy melts for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
