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Easy Peppermint Cake Balls
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5 from 9 votes

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holidays, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup white frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp 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.