Cake Ball Ornaments

Cake Ball Ornaments
180 min.
45
111kcal

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Get ready to add a festive touch to your dessert table with these delightful Cake Ball Ornaments! Perfect for holiday gatherings, these charming treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Imagine biting into a rich, chocolatey cake ball, coated in vibrant candy melts, and topped with a whimsical cereal ornament hook. They are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!

What makes these Cake Ball Ornaments truly special is their versatility. You can customize the colors and designs to match your holiday theme, making them a fun and creative project for the whole family. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for a unique gift to share with friends, these cake balls are the perfect solution. Plus, they are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute baking.

With a preparation time of just three hours, you can whip up a batch of these treats and impress your guests with your baking skills. Each bite is a delightful combination of moist cake and creamy frosting, all wrapped in a colorful candy coating. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create some edible ornaments that will bring joy and sweetness to your holiday celebrations!

Ingredients

  • box german chocolate 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • oz food coloring red
  • 16 oz cream cheese frosting 
  • cups candy melts green melted
  • cups candy melts red melted
  • cup candy melts white melted
  • 0.3 cup frosted toast cereal 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs, cocoa and food color with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes.
  2. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl.
  4. Add frosting; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  5. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
  6. Transfer to refrigerator.
  7. Dip half of balls in melted green candy and other half in melted red candy; tap off excess. Return to cookie sheet; let stand until set.
  8. Spoon melted white candy into resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off tiny corner of bag. Pipe designs on cake balls; let stand until set. Gently press 1 cereal piece on top of each cake ball, attaching with white candy. Pipe dot of candy on cereal piece; attach another cereal piece upright in center for ornament hook.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein2.18%
Fat46.47%
Carbs51.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.69
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.75869565295136%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.44mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:110.64kcal
5.53%
Fat:5.74g
8.83%
Saturated Fat:3.51g
21.94%
Carbohydrates:14.27g
4.76%
Net Carbohydrates:14.18g
5.16%
Sugar:13.58g
15.09%
Cholesterol:11.5mg
3.83%
Sodium:41.82mg
1.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.61g
1.21%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.71%
Selenium:1.19µg
1.7%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.26%
Phosphorus:12.42mg
1.24%
Iron:0.18mg
1.03%