Thursday, December 29, 2011

Cake Balls

From: Stephanie...
Bake a cake mix according to package directions for a 9X13 cake. Allow to cool completely.  Using a fork break up the cake (I do this while it's still in the 9X13 pan).  Add 1/2 cup of frosting (butter cream, cream cheese or regular frosting).  At this point if you are wanting to make a few different flavors out of one cake mix this is the time to do it.
One cake mix divides three ways very nicely. Place your divided cake into three different bowls.  Now this is the part to be creative options may include: peppermint with crushed candy canes, orange oil extract, coconut extract with toasted coconut, recess peanut butter cups with an additional spoon full or so of peanut butter, rocky road, mint extract with Andes mints chopped up, strawberry extract, cherry etc. (amount for oils are 1t. if divided 3 ways) 
Using a cookie scoop (not to large) scoop out your flavored cake and place on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Freeze for 20 min. remove and roll or press into ball shapes.  Place them back into the freezer and allow to freeze completely at least 30 min. 
Using melting chips (can be found at Walmart, Zurchurs, Party Land or Fun Finity) dip and decorate your cake balls.