Description
These Patriotic Chocolate Cake Balls are perfect for celebrating any patriotic occasion with their festive colors and delicious taste. They are easy to make and a great treat for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Balls:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting or chocolate frosting
For Coating and Decoration:
- 12 oz white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Red and blue candy melts or food-safe coloring gel (optional for drizzle)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Cake Balls: Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a bowl. Add frosting and mix until a moist dough forms. Roll into 1-inch balls and chill.
- Coat the Cake Balls: Melt the white chocolate, dip each cake ball, and top with sprinkles. Drizzle colored melts if desired.
- Set and Serve: Let the cake balls set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use homemade chocolate cake and frosting for a personalized touch.
- For a cleaner coating, chill the cake balls before dipping and avoid excess frosting.
- Store the cake balls in the fridge for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (after baking cake)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
