Strawberry Cake Balls
Strawberry Cake Balls are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of summer in every bite. These bite-sized morsels feature moist strawberry cake mixed with creamy frosting, all enrobed in a rich chocolate shell. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet indulgence, they’re easy to make and sure to impress anyone lucky enough to savor them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 12 oz melting chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil according to package instructions. Gently fold in chopped strawberries. Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then crumble the cake into fine pieces in a large bowl.
- Mix half of the frosting into the crumbled cake with your hands until well combined; add more frosting if needed for moldability.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt chocolate as per package instructions. Dip each ball into melted chocolate and return to parchment paper to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Try different cake flavors or coatings like crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles for fun variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze them for up to three months.