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New Years Eve Cake Ball Drops

These New Years Eve Cake Ball Drops are festive bite-sized treats with a soft cake center and smooth chocolate coating, decorated with sprinkles and edible glitter for a sparkling celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 baked vanilla cake cooled and crumbled
  • 1 cup frosting any flavor
Coating and Decoration
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or melting chocolate
  • sprinkles for decoration
  • edible glitter or stars optional, for sparkle
  • toothpicks or small sticks for dipping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Toothpicks or Small Sticks

Method
 

  1. Place the cooled cake in a large bowl and crumble it with your hands until it looks like fine crumbs.
  2. Add the frosting and mix with a spoon until the mixture feels soft and sticky like dough.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch wide, and place them on a tray lined with parchment.
  4. Chill the tray in the fridge for 20 minutes so the balls become firm and easier to dip.
  5. Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, heating in short bursts and stirring until smooth.
  6. Insert a small stick into each chilled ball, then dip each one into the warm melted chocolate until fully coated.
  7. Place the dipped balls back on the tray and add sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
  8. Let the cake balls rest at room temperature until the chocolate shell becomes firm and shiny.

Notes

  • You can use chocolate cake instead of vanilla for a richer taste.
  • Colored melting chocolate adds a festive look.
  • Add edible glitter or themed toppers for more decoration options.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to three days.