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Easy 3-Step Ball Cake Recipe
Ball cakes are irresistible bite-sized treats made by mixing crumbled cake with frosting, rolling into balls, and coating with chocolate. These versatile, easy-to-make desserts are perfect for parties, gifts, or any special occasion.
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Prep Time
1
hour
hour
Cook Time
3
hours
hours
Total Time
4
hours
hours
Servings:
40
balls
Calories:
180
kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Ball Cake Recipe
Cost:
$18
🍳 Equipment
9x13 inch baking pan
Large mixing bowls
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Cookie scoop (optional, for uniform sizing)
Parchment paper
Microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate
Fork or specialized dipping tools
🛒 Ingredients
the Cake Base
▢
1
box cake mix
any flavor
▢
3
large eggs
▢
½
cup
vegetable oil
▢
1
cup
water
▢
1
container
16 oz prepared frosting
the Coating
▢
24
oz
chocolate melting wafers
▢
2
tablespoons
vegetable shortening
optional
Decoration
▢
Sprinkles
▢
Colored sugar
▢
Crushed nuts
optional
📋 Instructions
Bake the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and water
Bake in 9x13 pan for 30-35 minutes
Cool completely
Form the Balls
Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs
Mix with frosting until moldable
Roll into 1-inch balls
Chill for 2 hours or freeze for 1 hour
Coat the Balls
Melt chocolate with shortening if needed
Dip chilled balls in chocolate
Add decorations before setting
Let set completely
📝 Notes
Keep balls cold while dipping
Add frosting gradually to achieve right consistency
Use fork or dipping tool for neater coating
🥗 Nutrition
Calories:
180
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
15
mg
|
Sodium:
150
mg
|
Potassium:
85
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
18
g
|
Vitamin A:
45
IU
|
Calcium:
40
mg
|
Iron:
1.2
mg