Made with tender cake and coated with white chocolate our Peppermint Cake Balls are a simple but festive treat or dessert idea. You'll only need a few ingredients and the decorating options are endless.
Prep Time40 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Candy, Dessert, Holiday Treats, party food
Prepare the cake according to the package directions (we're assuming it calls for eggs, oil & water but check the back of the box), adding the peppermint extract to the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake according to the package directions.
After the cake has finished baking, allow it to cool completely before moving on to the next step.
Break the cooled cake into pieces into the bowl of your food processor. Starting with the thickest setting, start breaking down your cake into crumbs. Work your way down to the lightest setting on the food processor. The cake is ready when you can easily form a dough ball out of the cake.
Using a small cookie scoop, make evenly sized balls out of the dough. Roll between your hands if needed to smooth out the balls. Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
To melt chocolate: place the chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for one minute. Remove from microwave and stir. Continue heating in 30-second increments as needed, stirring between each heating session to prevent the chocolate from burning, until the chocolate is smooth.
After the chocolate is melted, use a fork to dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the bowl to release excess chocolate.
Place the chocolate-dipped balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet to set up. Top the balls with crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles before the chocolate sets up. Continue until all the balls have been dipped.
Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
Notes
The number of cake balls will vary based on the size of your cookie scoop.
Change up the cake flavor and decorations for other holidays and special occasions.
Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for 3-5 days. They can be stored in the refrigerator but moisture will accumulate on the chocolate.
Nutritional information doesn't include optional sprinkles or decorations.