Seriously…. why I have I not made these before???? One of my all time favorite ‘pre-packaged’ baked goods is was a Hostess Cupcake! There is something about the cream in the middle and the squiggly white line on the top that put a smile on my face! Of course the problem now is that I can’t just run to the convenient store and grab them. When I saw this cake ball recipe my jaw dropped! I was so excited! I did have a few trial and error issues but in the end they tasted wonderful and of course, made me smile! These were my first attempt at cake balls of any kind. I will say that these are slightly labor intensive. There are quite a few steps but like I said, they are worth every bite. I will definitely be making these again!
Ingredients
- 1 Devil's Food Cake Mix (I used milk chocolate because that's what I had)
- 1 tub Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 teaspoon VERY HOT WATER, not boiling
- 1/4 teaspoon SALT
- 1- 7oz jar MARSHMALLOW CREAM
- 1/2 cup SHORTENING
- 1/3 cup POWDERED SUGAR
- 1/2 teaspoon VANILLA
- 1/2 package CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK
- 1 teaspoon SHORTENING
- WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Instructions
- Bake cake mix according to package directions. When completely cool, mix with cream cheese frosting, starting with half of the container and adding more if needed. You want it moist enough to stick together nicely, without crumbling.
- Using a cookie scoop form the cake balls and hollow out the center with your finger. Keep about the amount of two cake balls of dough aside. Freeze balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the cream filling. Dissolve salt in very hot water and set aside to cool. Whip marshmallow cream, shortening, powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. When cool, add salt water and whip to combine. Place cream in a zip top bag and snip the corner so you can pipe into the hollow balls.
- Remove balls from freezer and fill each with cream. Then take some of your leftover dough, that didn't get frozen, and smooth over top to enclose cream completely inside ball. Place back into the freezer from an additional 20 minutes.
- When you are ready to dip. Break the almond bark up into chunks and place in a bowl above, not in, boiling water. Add shortening and stir until smooth. If it isn't quite smooth enough add more shortening, a tiny bit at a time. When smooth dip each ball and when completely covered, remove and place on parchment paper.
- Next melt a small amount of white chocolate chips. Place melted chips in a zip top bag and snip the corner. Pipe the famous squiggly line on each cake ball. Allow to harden. ENJOY!!!
Recipe Source: Sugar Derby
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How fun are those! I’ve made the “Fauxstess” cupcakes, which are super delicious….but the cake balls are a new twist. I’m sure everyone loved them. 🙂
Rebekah recently posted..Mocha Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
These are SO stinkin’ adorable! Definitley pinned!
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I enjoy how they look just like the cupcakes but in truffle form. Well done!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Guacamole Tortilla Chip-Crusted Nacho Chicken
These are great!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Banana Cream Pie Rice Krispie Treats & Giveaway
Yum! We miss the Hostess cupcakes but these look like a great substitute!
Rita recently posted..Thursday’s Thought- A Mother’s Hug
These would be so fun for a party! Love it!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted..Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Now I when I eat three or four Hostess cupcakes I won’t feel guilty. 😉 Love this!
For your first attempt at cake balls, I’d say you did an amazing job! Love this idea: very fun and very cute!
tanya recently posted..Jalapeno Chicken Grilled Cheese with White BBQ Sauce
oh Megan these adorable treats are now on my must make list! 🙂
Lisa@hooplapalooza recently posted..kid’s art slate coasters
These are so cute, and look delicious!! I’ve yet to try cake balls, but I’ve been wanting to- I think I’ll start here!!
krista recently posted..One Hour Baguette
These look delicious! Yum!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} recently posted..Cheesy Salsa Burgers
Oh, how cute! These are so adorable & they look very tasty! I’m not into the whole cake balls/cake pops thing, but I might make these as cupcakes instead! I followed you from the link party at Sunflower Supper Club, btw. Also, I’d like to invite you to come link up with me at my link party! I’d love it if you could stop by & link up some of your recipes! Here’s the link: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/Tasty-Tuesdays-8-features-ad.html
Those are too cute!!! I love the fun hidden filling and cute frosting swirl on top!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles
These are awesome!! Pinning & stopping by from Cast Party Wednesday, have a great week!
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such recently posted..Blueberry Chai Banana Bread
These cake balls look wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday on Pint Sized Baker. The party will open again on Monday evening!
Karyn – Pint Sized Baker recently posted..Mother’s Day Chocolate Shortbread Roses
These are so cute! I wish I could reach out and grab a few. I am featuring these tonight! Thank you so much for sharing at the Back For Seconds Social 🙂
Back For Seconds recently posted..Easy Strawberry Cookies
Thanks for the feature!!
oh yum! the filling looks like a lot of work, but I’d be willing to go for it!
Shiloh Barkley recently posted..Banana Bread
A popular new twist on a classic…what a great idea!! Too cute!
More of a question than a comment–when you state use shortening–I assume you are not talking about vegetable oil–you are talking about crisco or one of those products–correct? I have the product but have never used it in cooking
Yes, a crisco type vegetable shortening.