Whimsical cake balls blending cheddar, cream cheese, pretzels, and candy, ideal for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix, plus eggs, oil, and water as listed on box instructions
→ Cheese & Cream Cheese Filling
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 0.5 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
04 - 0.5 cup powdered sugar
→ Coating & Decorations
05 - 10 oz white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
06 - Assorted colored candy melts (purple, green, blue, etc.)
07 - 24 small pretzel twists, broken in half
08 - Candy eyes
09 - Sprinkles, as desired
→ Optional
10 - Food coloring gel
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake mix following box directions. Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
03 - Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese-cream cheese mixture and mix until a uniform, sticky dough is formed.
04 - Shape heaping tablespoonfuls of dough into 24 balls. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the balls evenly. Freeze balls for 20 minutes to set.
05 - Melt white chocolate or base candy melts according to package instructions. If desired, divide and add food coloring for vibrant coatings.
06 - Using a spoon or fork, coat each cake ball with melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately press pretzel pieces for horns or arms and position candy eyes. Finish with sprinkles for decoration.
07 - Allow cake balls to harden fully at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.
