Easy Peppermint Cake Balls
Easy Peppermint Cake Balls recipe. The perfect holiday treat, and made with boxed cake mix so it makes a great quick last minute dessert idea!
Is it too early to say happy holidays? I feel like I am already more than ready for the 2 weeks off for the winter break. This might be the first time in a long time that I don't have a stack of papers to mark over the break, so I am extra looking forward to it.
And you can bet that I am going to be making these Easy Peppermint Cake Balls on repeat over the holidays. These little cake bites are a lot of fun to make, and are always the first thing to disappear at the dessert table.
Easy Peppermint Cake Balls Ingredients
This makes a quick and easy dessert recipe for the holiday season. You just need these simple ingredients:
- 1 white box cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup white frosting
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips (or white candy melts)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- crushed candy canes
Tips and Tricks
Make the cake yourself. If you don't like using cake mix, and you have a favorite cake recipe you love using, just use that! Or if you have any leftover fancy cake from you holiday celebrations, that would would well too.
Switch up the cake mix. Just use what you have on hand! I know the holidays can be a crazy time of year, and going to the grocery store might be the last thing on your list. Try using box chocolate cake mix or yellow cake mix instead of the white one.
Storage: You can store your cake balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you wanted them to last longer, you can store them in the fridge for 2-4 weeks. Just note that when you store them in the fridge and take them out, the condensation on the chocolate may cause the coating to become a little sticky.
Make these into cake pops. If you wanted some peppermint cake pops instead, all you need is a lollipop stick. Place the stick inside a cake ball, dip it in the melted chocolate and shake off any excess chocolate before placing it on a cake pop stand (or into a styrofoam block).
Switch up the chocolate coating. Instead of white chocolate, try melting some milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips. But don't forget to sprinkle the candy cane pieces on top to make them really pop.
More Recipes for Holiday Treats
Like these Easy Peppermint Cake Balls? Then you will love these recipes to bring to your holiday parties or to share with your family:
- Peppermint Bark Brownies - If you are a fan of peppermint bark, this is the recipe for you. It combines gooey brownies with a hard peppermint bark topping.
- Peppermint Oreo Brownies - The combination of peppermint oreos and crushed peppermint candy makes these brownies extra special. You can also use regular oreos if you can't find the peppermint ones.
- Peppermint Oreo Truffle Cups - You just need oreos, cream cheese, chocolate chips and coconut oil to make one of the easiest holiday treats.
If you try this Easy Peppermint Cake Balls recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Easy Peppermint Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup white frosting
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and peppermint extract.
- Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, mix together the cooled cake and frosting until fully combined. Set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing until smooth.
- Form the cake into balls using your hands. Dip them in the melted chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the crushed candy canes.
- Place the baking sheet in the fridge (or leave at room temperature) until the chocolate is hardened.
These balls were so easy to make, so moist and delicious. We love peppermint in this house especially during the holidays and my kids had a lot of fun making them with me.
That is so special, I love that your kids loved making them 🙂
These are awesome easy peppermint cake balls! Love the step by step photos and extra tips. Thanks for the recipe!
You're welcome 🙂
We made these cake balls on our cookie day this year and they were a huge hit! So easy to make and loved the peppermint flavor.
That makes me so happy to hear!
I made these Easy Peppermint Cake Balls and it was so easy and delicious.
It is also perfect for gifting!
Agree, so good to give as gifts! So glad you liked it! 🙂
I bought so many candy canes this year, and have been looking for fun ways to use them - this is perfect! The cake balls are so easy to prepare and they make a perfect festive sweet treat.
Aww I am so glad you like it!
These peppermint cake balls were fun to make and delicious! They are going to be a regular holiday treat for us to make every year!
That makes me so happy to hear! 🙂
These are so festive! And I love that it all starts with a boxed cake mix. Super easy and love all your tips.
One of my favorite last minute desserts 😉
These cake Balls look so cute. The Pepper mint flavor and the white frosting makes it unique.
It's such a great combo 🙂
Those Easy Peppermint Cake Balls were a total hit! Served them at our holiday gathering, and they disappeared in no time. Thanks a bunch for this delightful recipe—it brought a festive vibe to our celebration! 🎂🍬🎉😋
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
My first time making cake balls! They were easier than I thought! Thanks for the great instructions.
That makes me so happy to hear! 🙂