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New Years Eve Cake Drop Balls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 150
A festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating the New Year. These cake balls are coated in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles for a fun, bite-sized dessert.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 16.5 oz Betty Crocker Super Moist YELLOW cake mix (This brand is the BEST!)
  • water according to cake mix water
  • eggs according to cake mix eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil (Not the entire amount on the box)
  • 10 oz cream cheese frosting (The best you can find!)
  • 12 oz white candy melts
  • ΒΌ cup gold and silver sprinkles (Of choice)

EZ Thin

Instructions 

  • Bake the cake mix with 2 tbsp butter/oil as per instructions. Cool and crumble the cake.
  • Mix crumbled cake with cream cheese frosting until well combined. Chill for 30-60 minutes.
  • Form mixture into uniform balls and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Melt candy melts in microwave or using a melting pot. Dip each cake ball into the chocolate, swirl off excess, and place on parchment paper.
  • Add sprinkles while chocolate is wet. Let set for about an hour before serving.

Notes

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure smooth coating.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake balls, chocolate, festive