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Freeze: 1 hr
Bake: according to package directions
Oven: according to package directions
Ingredients
- 1 package 2-layer-size cake mix (choose any flavor mix, such as chocolate, white, lemon, orange or red velvet-
- 2 - 4 tablespoons liquid flavor addition (such as liqueur, strong coffee or juice) or 1 teaspoon extract (such as almond, rum or peppermint) (optional)
- 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground spice (choose from pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, chai spice, cinnamon or chipotle powder) (optional)
- 1 16 ounce can frosting (choose a flavor to go with the cake mix and flavorings, if used)
- 2 pounds vanilla- or chocolate-flavored candy coating, melted
- Candy topper (such as decorative sprinkles, coarse sugar, crushed peppermint or other hard candies, or finely chopped nuts) (optional)
Directions
1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. If you like, substitute a liquid flavor addition for part of the liquid used to make the mix, and stir in a spice. Use any suggested pan size and bake according to package directions. Cool in pan on wire rack.
2. Remove from pan and crumble into a very large mixing bowl. Add the can of frosting. Beat with an electric mixer until combined (mixture will be soft). Using a melon baller or small (1-tablespoon) cookie scoop, shape into 1-inch balls. Place balls on waxed paper-lined trays or baking pans; freeze at least 1 hour or until firm.
3. Working with 1/3 of the balls at a time, using a fork or craft (lollipop) stick, dip each ball into candy coating to cover completely. Place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with a candy topper, if you like. Let stand until set. Makes about 70 cake candies.
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Storage:
To Store:
Layer cake balls between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
These are so fun and relatively easy. And so good! I used a white cake, added almond flavoring, white frosting and dipped in white and chocolate candy coating. It tasted like a sugar cookie with frosting - so good!
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