Description
Delightful Strawberry Cake Balls are a fun and easy treat made by baking a strawberry cake, crumbling it, mixing with frosting, and optionally dipping in chocolate. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, these bite-sized cake balls combine moist strawberry flavor with a creamy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Cake
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
Frosting
- 1/2 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Coating
- 1/2 cup chocolate coating (for dipping)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package instructions using the water and eggs provided. Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Crumble: Allow the baked cake to cool completely to room temperature. Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl by hand or with a fork until finely broken into small pieces.
- Mix with Frosting: Add 1/2 cup of frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly until the cake and frosting are fully combined and can be easily shaped.
- Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls using your hands. Place the formed cake balls on a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper.
- Optional Chocolate Dip: If desired, melt the chocolate coating according to package instructions. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate to coat fully or partially, then return to the tray to set.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving. This helps maintain their shape and enhances flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade frosting for store-bought to control sweetness and flavor.
- If you prefer, use white or dark chocolate coating instead of milk chocolate for dipping.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before crumbling to avoid clumping with the frosting.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to roll the cake balls in sprinkles or crushed nuts before chilling for added texture and decoration.
