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Cake Ball Ornaments

Delightful Cake Ball Ornaments for a Festive Touch

Cake Ball Ornaments are a customizable, no-bake holiday treat that delight and impress with their festive appeal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 ornaments
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Mixture
  • 1 box Box Cake Mix (Any Flavor) Use vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, or seasonal flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Frosting Store-bought or homemade.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Candy Melts or Chocolate Chips (assorted colors)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable or Coconut Oil Optional for a smooth finish.
For Decorating
  • Sprinkles
  • Edible Glitter
  • Candy Cane Bits

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cake Ball Ornaments
  1. Follow the instructions on the box cake mix to prepare your favorite flavor. Preheat your oven to the required temperature and bake for approximately 25–30 minutes.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl and add ½ cup of frosting, mixing until it forms a dough-like consistency.
  3. Shape the mixture into 24 balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and chill them in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  4. Melt the candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and mix in vegetable or coconut oil for a glossy finish.
  5. Dip each cake ball into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off, and decorate with festive toppings.
  6. Chill the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the coating completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ornamentCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cake Ball Ornaments can be customized for any holiday and are perfect for gifting!

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