Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Strawberry Cake Balls bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, coated optionally in chocolate for a perfect bite-sized treat. These no-bake cake balls are great for parties, snacks, or dessert platters, combining moist strawberry cake with creamy frosting and a rich chocolate coating if desired.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
Binding
- 1/2 cup frosting
Optional Coating
- 1/2 cup chocolate coating
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions, combining the cake mix, water, and eggs. Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake as directed until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Crumble Cake: Allow the baked cake to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, crumble the cake into small, fine pieces using your hands or a fork into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix with Frosting: Add 1/2 cup of frosting to the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and holds together when rolled.
- Shape Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls using your hands. Place the formed cake balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Optional Chocolate Coating: If desired, melt the chocolate coating according to package directions. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then place back on the baking sheet for the coating to set.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and the chocolate coating to harden before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled to prevent melting the frosting when mixed.
- Use any flavor of frosting you prefer to customize the sweetness and flavor.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan frosting and chocolate coating.
- Rolling the cake balls in sprinkles or crushed nuts before the chocolate coating sets adds extra texture and decoration.
