Pink Candy-Coated Cake Bites: Moist Vanilla Cake Balls Dipped in a Pink Candy Shell and Sprinkled with Festive Toppings for Any Celebration
Pink Candy-Coated Cake Bites are moist vanilla cake balls dipped in a vibrant pink candy coating and topped with festive sprinkles. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, birthdays, or any celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 30 cake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Dipped
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
- 12 oz pink candy melts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
- Assorted festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl until it forms fine crumbs.
- Add the vanilla frosting and mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Melt the pink candy melts with coconut oil (if using) according to package instructions until smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted candy and let the excess drip off.
- Place coated cake balls back onto the parchment-lined sheet and immediately top with festive sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Let the candy coating harden at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to tint white candy melts if pink ones are unavailable.
- Chilling the cake balls helps keep them from falling apart when dipping.
- Get creative with sprinkles to match the occasion or theme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg