BASIC CAKE BALLS
Cake balls are bite-sized balls made of crumbled cake mixed with frosting and covered in candy coating. They are super-easy to make and form the basis of endless variations of decorated cake pops, cupcake pops, and cake bites.
Provided by Bakerella
Categories Bake Kid-Friendly Halloween Small Plates
Yield Makes 48 cake balls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bake the cake as directed on the box, using a 9-by-13-inch cake pan. Let cool completely.
- Once the cake is cooled, get organized and set aside plenty of time (at least an hour) to crumble, roll, and dip 4 dozen cake balls.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl. The texture of the cake causes it to crumble easily. Just cut a baked 9-by-13-inch cake into 4 equal sections. Remove a section from the pan, break it in half, and rub the two pieces together over a large bowl, making sure to crumble any large pieces that fall off. You can also use a fork to break any larger pieces of cake apart. Repeat with each section until the entire cake is crumbled into a fine texture. If you have large pieces mixed in, the cake balls may turn out lumpy and bumpy. You should not see any large pieces of cake.
- Add three-quarters of the container of frosting. (You will not need the remaining frosting.) Mix it into the crumbled cake, using the back of a large metal spoon, until thoroughly combined. If you use the entire container, the cake balls will be too moist.
- The mixture should be moist enough to roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and still hold a round shape. After rolling the cake balls by hand, place them on a wax paper-covered baking sheet.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for several hours in the refrigerator, or place in the freezer for about 15 minutes. You want the balls to be firm but not frozen.
- If you're making a project that calls for uncoated cake balls, stop here and proceed to decorate the cake balls, following the project instructions.
- Place the candy coating in a deep, microwave-safe plastic bowl. These bowls make it easier to cover the cake balls completely with candy coating while holding the bowl without burning your fingers. (I usually work with about 16 ounces of coating at a time.)
- Melt the candy coating, following the instructions on the package. Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring with a spoon in between. You can also use a double boiler. Either way, make sure you do not overheat the coating.
- Now you're ready to coat. Take a few cake balls at a time out of the refrigerator or freezer to work with. If they're in the freezer, transfer the rest of the balls to the refrigerator at this point, so they stay firm but do not freeze.
- Place one ball at a time into the bowl of candy coating. Spoon extra coating over any uncoated areas of the cake ball to make sure it is completely covered in candy coating. Then lift out the cake ball with your spoon. Avoid stirring it in the coating, because cake crumbs can fall off into the coating.
- Holding the spoon over the bowl, tap the handle of the spoon several times on the edge of the bowl until the excess coating falls off and back into the bowl. This technique also creates a smooth surface on the outside of the cake ball.
- Transfer the coated cake ball to another wax paper-covered baking sheet to dry. Let the coated cake ball slide right off the spoon. Some coating may pool around the base of the ball onto the wax paper. If so, simply take a toothpick and use it to draw a line around the base of the cake ball before the coating sets. Once the coating sets, you can break off any unwanted coating.
- Repeat with the remaining cake balls and let dry completely.
- If you have extra candy coating left over, pour it into a resealable plastic bag (and then snip off the corner) or into a squeeze bottle and drizzle it over the tops in a zigzag motion to decorate.
- You can make the cake balls ahead of time and store them in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator for several days.
- Tips
- The cake balls will be easier to roll if you wash and dry your hands periodically during the rolling process. Dry your hands completely each time, and make sure you don't get water in the candy coating, as it can make it unusable.
- You can use a mini ice cream scoop to get uniform-size cake balls.
- If you don't need or want to make 48 cake balls, simply divide the cake in half for 24 cake balls or in quarters for 12 and freeze the remaining cake for later use. Remember to reduce the amount of frosting proportionally.
CAKE POPS
These fun cake pops are easy to make and great for parties. Kids and adults will love these colourful chocolate-covered bites
Provided by Elena Silcock
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 12-14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- First make the cake. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Grease and line the base of a 20cm sandwich tin. Place the butter, sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl and beat well to a creamy consistency. Slowly beat in the eggs, one by one, then fold in the flour and mix well. Tip into the cake tin and bake for about 20 mins until risen and golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, make the buttercream. In a large bowl or the bowl of stand mixer, beat the butter and icing sugar together until smooth, add the vanilla extract and milk and beat again. Once the cake is cooled, crumble into large crumbs. Add the butter cream and stir together. Take chunks of the cake mixture and roll into balls, transferring each ball to a lined tray or plate, push a lollypop stick into each, then put into the fridge for an hour to set.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, blasting it and stirring at 10 seconds intervals until smooth. Tip the sprinkles into another bowl. Take each of the chilled cake pops and dip into the white chocolate, allowing it to drip off a little over the bowl. Dip into the sprinkles, then stand upright in a mug to dry at room temperature for an hour, or in the fridge for 30 mins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
VANILLA 'BOX' CAKE POPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yellow cake mix, vanilla frosting, white chocolate, sprinkles, lollipop stick
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Desserts
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, crumble the cake into fine uniform crumbs. Add the vanilla frosting and mix thoroughly.
- Press the cake mixture into an ice cube tray. Dip the lollipop sticks into 2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate, then stick them into the center of each cake pop inside the ice cube tray.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
- Use a butter knife or offset spatula to loosen the cake pops from the ice cube tray. Pull out the cake pops.
- Dip each cake pop in the remaining melted white chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 18 grams
CAKE POPS
When life calls for cake pops, let this be your go-to recipe. Feel free to change the cake and frosting flavors to whatever is your favorite. Just follow this easy technique and you will have perfect cake pops for a crowd (or the next bake sale).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 46 cake pops
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions for a 9-by-13-inch pan. Let cool completely.
- Break the cake into pieces and place it in a food processor. Add the frosting and process until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 30 seconds. If the mixture doesn't come together, add more frosting 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds its shape.
- Using a 3/4-ounce scoop, form the mixture into 46 balls and put them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the candy wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to package directions. Dip a half inch of the tip of a lollipop stick into the candy and then stick the tip halfway into a cake ball. Repeat with the remaining balls and sticks. Refrigerate the cake pops until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
- Microwave the candy again until melted and pour it into a tall narrow glass. Dip each cake pop into the candy and let any excess run off. If decorating, turn the cake pop upright and sprinkle with sprinkles while the coating is still wet. Stick the finished pops in two 9.8-by-11.8-inch Styrofoam blocks block and let set completely.
SIMPLE CAKE POPS
Everyone loves cake pops! They are simple to make, and you can create anything for any occasion. They are also nice small bites of dessert instead of large slices of cake or pie. Can be made up in partial batches and the remaining ingredients stored for a few weeks.
Provided by Miss Amy
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Pops
Time 2h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Beat cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- Crumble cake into a large bowl. Stir frosting into cake crumbles until mixture is sticky but not too smooth. Chill in refrigerator, at least 30 minutes.
- Roll cake mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet. Place 1 lollipop stick into each ball.
- Melt about 1/4 cup chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, about 20 seconds. Dip each cake pop in the melted chocolate. Repeat melting chocolate and dipping remaining cake pops. Decorate pops with decorating icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 26.4 g
CAKE POPS
After sampling one of these little gems at Starbucks, I just had to make some of my own! They are so delicious, can be customized with numerous different flavor combinations, and can be decorated for any occasion. They're a bit of work, but so worth it.
Provided by MariaMiller
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 36-42 pops, 36-42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bake cake according to package and let cool.
- Crumble entire cake in food processor, in batches if necessary, and empty into mixing bowl.
- Mix in 1/2 can of store bought frosting or equal amount of homemade frosting until a dough forms (tends to be easiest by hand).
- Scoop and form into one inch balls, easiest if using a small cookie scooper.
- Melt Wilton Candy Melts according to package.
- For each cake pop, first dip the very end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating and insert about half way into cake ball).
- Chill uncoated cake pops for at least 1 hour.
- Re-melt Wilton Candy Melts, and coat the cake pops one by one, dipping one side and turning to coat completely.
- After coated, stand the cake pop up in the styrofoam block or shirt box and decorate with sprinkles before coating is set.
- For a cute presentation, insert into lollipop treat bags and secure with a twistie tie or ribbon.
- You can also decorate with drizzled chocolate or candy melts, in whatever color you choose.
- Combination Ideas:.
- - white cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating.
- - chocolate cake mix with chocolate frosting, chocolate or peanut butter coating.
- - pumpkin cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla or chocolate coating.
- - spice cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla or chocolate coating.
- - vanilla cake mix with mint extract, vanilla frosting, chocolate coating.
- - blueberry muffin mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating.
- - banana bread mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating.
- - cinnamon coffee cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating with a dash of cinnamon.
- - cheesecake (store bought or homemade) mixed in with graham cracker crust, dipped in chocolate.
- - THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS :).
EASIEST CAKE POPS EVER
Iced sugar cookies and cream cheese are mixed together and formed into easy, no-bake cake pops! Kids will love to help with this fun recipe. Perfect for birthdays or holidays.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Cake Pop Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine cookies and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until well blended.
- Form mixture into twenty four 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and secure a lollipop stick in each one. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- While the cake pops are chilling, place candy melts in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove cake pops from the refrigerator. Dip each one in the melted candy coating, allowing any excess to drip off. Return to the lined baking sheet and sprinkle immediately with sprinkles. Let sit until coating has completely set, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 158.6 mg
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