Description
Celebrate patriotic holidays with these delightful Patriotic Chocolate Cake Balls. Made from moist chocolate cake mixed with creamy frosting and coated in smooth white chocolate, these bite-sized treats are decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles for a festive look. Perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day gatherings, they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Filling
- 1½ cups chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces white chocolate or vanilla almond bark (for coating)
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Optional: red or blue candy melts for drizzle
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions using a 9×13-inch pan. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
- Crumble and Mix: Break the cooled cake into fine crumbs inside a large bowl. Add the chocolate frosting and mix thoroughly until the mixture has a dough-like consistency.
- Shape Cake Balls: Roll the cake mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt Coating: Melt the white chocolate or vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted coating. Let excess chocolate drip off and place the balls back onto the parchment-lined tray. Immediately sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Optional Drizzle: For extra flair, melt red or blue candy melts and drizzle them over the coated cake balls.
- Set the Coating: Allow the coated cake balls to set at room temperature or refrigerate until the coating hardens completely.
Notes
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These cake balls freeze well and make excellent treats for parties or holiday celebrations such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day.
