Moist cake balls feature cheddar, cream cheese, pretzels, and color—crafted as playful monsters for party fun.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix, plus eggs, oil, and water as per package directions
→ Cheese & Cream Cheese Filling
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
→ Coating & Decorations
05 - 10 oz white chocolate or candy melts
06 - Assorted colored candy melts (such as purple, green, blue)
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). Mix the yellow cake batter according to package instructions using the recommended eggs, oil, and water. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
03 - Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add the cheese-cream cheese mixture and blend thoroughly until a uniform, sticky dough forms.
04 - Scoop heaping tablespoon portions of dough and roll into 24 compact balls. Arrange evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes to firm.
05 - Melt white chocolate or base candy melts per package instructions. If desired, divide and mix in food coloring gel to create brightly colored coatings.
06 - Dip each ball into the melted coating, ensuring an even layer and allowing excess to drip off. Immediately attach broken pretzel pieces for horn or arm decorations and press on candy eyes before the coating hardens. Finish with sprinkles for additional personality.
07 - Let decorated cake balls set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
