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Perfect Red White and Blue Cake Balls Recipe Easy Patriotic Party Treats

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These festive red, white, and blue cake balls are a quick and easy patriotic treat perfect for summer parties and celebrations. Made with vanilla cake mix and cream cheese frosting, coated in vibrant candy melts, they are a crowd-pleaser with a moist, creamy inside and crisp candy coating.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (around 15.25 oz / 432g)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (226g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 12 oz red candy melts (340g)
  • 12 oz white candy melts (340g)
  • 12 oz blue candy melts (340g)
  • Patriotic sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
  • Vegetable shortening (1-2 tablespoons, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs using hands or a fork.
  8. Add about 3/4 of the cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix gently until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Add more frosting if needed but avoid making it too sticky.
  9. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (23g) of mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Chill cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  11. Melt red, white, and blue candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening if coating is too thick.
  12. Hold a cake ball with a toothpick or fork, dip fully into melted candy, tap off excess, and place back on parchment paper.
  13. Decorate with patriotic sprinkles or edible glitter before coating sets, if desired.
  14. Allow candy coating to harden completely at room temperature or in refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  15. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

Chill cake balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent cracking in candy coating. Melt candy melts slowly in 30-second bursts and stir often to avoid burning. Use vegetable shortening to thin candy melts if needed. Store cake balls in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months. Bring refrigerated cake balls to room temperature before dipping to avoid cracks.

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