Description
Delicious and easy-to-make cake balls coated in rich chocolate, perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a sweet treat. Made from a classic cake mix and dipped in melted chocolate for a smooth, decadent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Balls
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor) plus ingredients called for on the box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- Optional: sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Preheat oven and prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box. Bake the cake as directed until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Mix Cake Dough: Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, crumble the hot cake into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the cake forms a dough that can be pressed together to form a ball.
- Form Cake Balls: Portion the cake dough and roll or press it into small balls using your palms or a cake pop press. Place the formed cake balls on a cookie sheet and freeze them for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Melt Chocolate: While the cake balls chill, melt the chocolate in the microwave. Heat the chocolate at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until mostly melted. Continue stirring until all chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Cake Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate.
- Set and Decorate: Place the dipped cake balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to set. Optionally, top immediately with sprinkles before the chocolate hardens. Allow the chocolate to firm up at room temperature or refrigerate briefly.
Notes
- Use any flavor of boxed cake mix to customize your cake balls.
- Freezing the cake balls helps chocolate coating stick better and reduces mess when dipping.
- Be careful not to overheat chocolate as it can seize; stir frequently while melting.
- Sprinkles can be added immediately after dipping, before chocolate sets.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cake balls, chocolate cake pops, dessert, party treats, easy cake balls, chocolate coated cake balls
