No-Bake Cake Batter Cake Balls
This quick and easy dessert recipe will be a fun addition to any party!
Is there anything better than cake balls? Yes, there is, and it is no-bake cake balls. It exists, and it is delicious. With this No-Bake Cake Batter Cake Balls recipe you can make no-bake cake balls in your own kitchen. No more waiting for the oven to heat up, or getting your cake balls stuck to the bottom of a pan. With this no-bake dessert recipe you can get the cake balls of your dreams without the hassle of baking. This cake ball recipe is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or as an after dinner treat. Try it tonight for an easy and exciting new cake mix recipe.
If you love eating cake batter straight from the bowl rather than waiting for a cake to bake, then these cake balls are the perfect treat for you. These cake batter treats are sure to please a crowd and make great party foods. If you're planning a birthday party or celebration, then keep this easy recipe in mind!
Makes24 cake balls
Preparation Time15 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry mix from a box of yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoon milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon multicolor sprinkles
- 16 ounce vanilla-flavored almond bark
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
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In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar for 1 minute until it is smooth. Mix in the flour, cake mix, salt and vanilla and then add milk by tablespoonsful until a soft, Play-Doh consistency forms. Mix in the sprinkles.
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Use a tablespoon-size measuring spoon or small ice cream scoop to portion out 24 pieces and roll each between your palms into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a wax paper or parchment lined bake sheet and chill for about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place the almond bark into a microwavable bowl and warm in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stopping and stirring between each, until the coating can be completely stirred into a smooth coating.
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Use a skewer or two forks to hold the balls as you dip and swirl them into the warm coating. Return them to the lined bake sheet and immediately decorate each with some of the sprinkles. IMPORTANT NOTE: You will only use about 1/3 of the cake mix.
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Store the rest in an airtight container to make more balls later, or make a small cake using about 2/3 of the called-for ingredients and baking in a 7 x 11 greased pan.
Party Ideas for No-Bake Cake Balls
Do you need some ideas for serving these no-bake cake balls? While you can definitely make this dessert for any reason — or even no reason at all — it can help to find ways to include this treat in any occasion. If you'd like a little bit of inspiration, then you'll want to see these ideas for serving this dessert!
*Show off your team spirit in a fun and creative way. Select sprinkles in your team's colors to create a dessert that will be the hit of any tailgate or game watch party.
*Get ready for the holidays. Black and orange sprinkles for Halloween, red and green sprinkles for Christmas, or sprinkles in metallic colors for New Year's Eve will add a festive touch to just about any holiday gathering.
*Are you hosting a baby shower and want to make something special? Then consider making this dessert using pink or blue sprinkles. If you're hosting a gender reveal party for the new arrival, then mix pink or blue sprinkles with the cake balls. You can add a bit of mystery to the event by using green or yellow sprinkles on top of the vanilla-flavored almond bark.
*If you're hosting a bridal shower, then incorporate sprinkles in the colors of the wedding theme. The bride-to-be will love this additional detail!