Love is in the air. I feel like there’s mostly chocolate in the air. Lots and lots of chocolate. Valentine’s day, you always know chocolate’s the way to my heart – especially white chocolate.
Here’s my secret for semi-homemade cake balls. They won’t disappoint, swear. You can use whatever kind of cake and icing you want to make your own match. I used funfetti cake & homemade white chocolate icing, but for this recipe, a store-bought shortcut will be our little secret.
Recipe: Kiss Cake Balls
makes about 35-40 balls
You’ll need:
1 bag of brach’s cinnamon kisses, cut in half
1 box of funfetti cake mix, baked per the box
1 container of store-bought icing
2 packs of white chocolate candy coating
food processor
melon scooper, or mini ice cream scoop
parchment paper
1. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and set aside. Place another piece onto your workspace.
2. Put pieces of the cooled funfetti cake in a food processor until cut into very small pieces. Put in large bowl, and set aside.
3. Add 2/3 of the container of the icing into bowl of the cake crumbles, and mix until combined.
4.Using the scoop, place each ball onto the cookie sheet. Continue, and refridgerate the cookie sheet of the prepared cake balls for 20-30 minutes, or until firm.
5. Melt the chocolate (one package a time) in the microwave on high for 45 seconds. Mix, and cook on high for 30 more seconds at a time, then stir, until melted. Using two spoons, cover each ball into with the chocolate and set it on the parchment paper on your workspace. Place cinnamon lips (or topping of your choice) on the top and let harden.
Good news: the chocolate hardens fast and you won’t have to wait too long to pucker up. And more good news, you’ll probably have some extra melting chocolate, so have some strawberries ready to go.