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Strawberry Cake Balls Recipe

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Delight in these irresistible Strawberry Cake Balls, a fun and easy dessert combining moist strawberry cake with creamy frosting, all coated in smooth white chocolate and decorated with vibrant pink sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

Strawberry Cake Balls Base

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Coating and Garnish

  • 12 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
  • Pink sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven according to the package instructions and bake the strawberry cake in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow the cake to cool completely before handling to ensure it crumbles properly.
  2. Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine, uniform crumbs using your hands or a fork in a large mixing bowl, preparing it for mixing.
  3. Mix with Frosting: Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly until you achieve a cohesive, soft, dough-like consistency that holds together well.
  4. Form Cake Balls: Scoop the mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy handling and to keep them separated.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 1 hour or freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up, which helps when dipping in chocolate coating.
  6. Melt Coating: Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Optionally, stir in coconut oil for a smoother, shinier coating.
  7. Coat Cake Balls: Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing it back onto the parchment paper to set.
  8. Garnish and Set: Before the coating hardens, decorate with pink sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Allow the coating to fully harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to avoid a soggy mixture.
  • Chilling the cake balls based on the chilling option makes coating easier and cleaner.
  • Use a tablespoon of coconut oil in the coating to help achieve a glossy finish.
  • Store finished cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • These cake balls can be customized with different coatings or garnishes as desired.

Find it online: https://oliviabakes.com/strawberry-cake-balls-recipe/