Cake Balls!

Back by popular demand--well by request of one person--Cake Balls!

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My first attempt at making these little luscious treats was for my Easter baskets.
Tried to make them Cake Pops but after several failed attempts at putting them on the lolipop sticks, I dropped them in some decorative cupcake tins and called it a Happy Easter!


This time around, I went for no sticks or frills. Just some sprinkles and colorful tins. They were a graduation gift for my boyfriend's sister who is also leaving for a cruise tomorrow, hence the little umbrella and tree.



How to make Cake Balls:

• One (1) boxed cake mix, any flavor you like

• One (1) can of frosting, whatever flavor goes best with the cake you chose

• One (1) bag of melting chocolate, white or semi-sweet are my favorite

• A pack of fun cupcake tins

1. Bake the cake as directed for a large 13x9 pan, or something similar in size.
2. Let cool COMPLETELY. Not the kind of "cool" that you let slide when you're desperate to just frost and eat. *I found it speeds up the process to crumble into hot cake chunks and put into a bowl in the fridge.
3. After the cake is cool, attack the cake with a fork in a large mixing bowl til it is almost like cake-bread crumbs. Some bigger chunks may remain mixed in.
   
4. With a big rubber spatula, scoop almost the whole can of cool frosting into the cake crumbs. After attempting to mix with the spatula, you'll find your hands will do a much better job. Add the rest of the frosting if it's not moist enough.
   
5. Thoroughly mix until all the crumbs are almost mushy with frosting and the cake is mold-able.
6. Roll the cake mush into smallish, palm-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Let the cake get cool and firm in the fridge (or freezer if you're in a rush.) Melt your chocolate in a tall/deep mug while you're waiting.
   
7. When they are firm enough to work with, use a fork to dip the cake balls into the chocolate, and place back onto the parchment. Add some sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm.
   
8. After they're all dipped in goodness, again place them in the fridge until they have a hard outer shell.
   
9. Place the little rounds into cupcake tins and serve!
10. If I figure out a way to make them work on the lolipop sticks without sliding off, I'll let you know!

Got the idea from www.Bakerella.com!

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