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Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls

Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls, perfect for your 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations. These charming treats combine vibrant colors with a rich cream cheese filling, making them the highlight of any dessert table. Not only are they visually appealing, but they are also easy to make and incredibly delicious. With just a few simple steps, you can create these eye-catching cake balls that will impress your guests and satisfy their sweet cravings.

  • Total Time: 46 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15.25 ounce) white cake mix
  • Red and blue food coloring
  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 ounce) package white melting chocolate
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F; lightly grease three small baking pans.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
  3. Divide the batter into three bowls; color one red and one blue, leaving one plain.
  4. Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 14-16 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely before crumbling each cake into separate bowls.
  6. Beat the cream cheese until smooth; mix it with each colored crumble.
  7. Roll the mixtures into 1-inch balls and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.
  8. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; dip each ball and let the excess drip off.
  9. Drizzle remaining chocolate on top and immediately add sprinkles before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring instead of liquid. Allow enough chill time for the cake balls to maintain their shape during dipping. Customize flavors by using different cake mixes or adding flavored extracts.