Ridiculously Moist Christmas Cake Balls

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These Ridiculously Moist Christmas Cake Balls are SO moist and festive! They are just like a cake pop but without the stick! Made with vanilla boxed cake mix and ready made frosting, they couldn’t get any easier!

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How Do You Dip Cake Pops?

This is probably the most commonly asked question when making cake pops. Honestly, it requires an extra step of dipping, sticking and then re-refrigerating which takes up way too much time.

So instead, I make these cake “BALLS” every year for Christmas!

They are an absolute HIT and the recipe could not be any easier.

The fact that I do not use a stick and call these “cake balls” makes them:

1. Easier to prepare!
2. Easier to transport!
3. Easier to eat!

My friends and family are always asking how I get them “so moist” so I might as well post a recipe.

There are hundreds of cake pop recipes out there so its hard to pick one but they are all very similar.

I always choose the same cake mix and frosting which I think makes these so, very tasty. All cake recipes call for oil but I leave this out because they don’t need it! When I have made these into cake pops, I always see the oil escaping from the hole which isn’t very appetizing..

I also think the ratio I use of frosting to cake makes them perfectly moist without tasting too frosting-ish.

It is also nice to change it up around this time of year when EVERYONE is making cookies and I am honestly sick of them by Christmas day so these are a nice change to your typical cookie tray!

My Tips For A Perfectly Coated Cake Ball

I’m no pastry chef but the toughest part of making cake pops or cake balls is not the cake, it’s coating them in the melted chocolate!

Chocolate is a tricky thing to work with but I do two things that help make it a tad easier.

The first thing is I use Candy Melts “EZ Thin” Dipping Aid. It is by Wilton and can be found in Michael’s or any craft store. I have had mine for over a year so it lasts a good while.

I also use a mini crock pot to keep the chocolate warm while dipping. This way I don’t need to keep reheating in the microwave in 30 second increments!

I then use a small tooth pick fork or skewer for easy dipping! They hold the ball well and wont destroy it.

Doing these small things made a world of difference. I will then of course use parchment paper or a silicone pad so nothing sticks!

Top with sprinkles of your choice and your done! They last for 5-7 days and hold very well.

Looking for another dessert?? Here is another festive recipe that is one of my most favorites! Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Phyllo Cups.

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*Here are the items I used to make these cake balls. The most important tools are the mini ice cream scoop, the silicone mat, EZ melts and the mini crock pot for keeping the chocolate warm. Throw something in your Amazon cart if you need it!

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