No Bake Cake Balls

September 20, 2011 By

“In cooking (baking), as in all the arts, simplicity is the sign of perfection.” –Curnonsky

That quote was obviously written about cake balls.

I love making cake balls.  They are the easiest, but most delicious little creations ever.

Remember those Poké Ball Cupcakes I made?  Well, I somehow had a ton of frosting leftover, so the obvious choice was to make cake balls.  I had to make these quickly for a party, so I made these a little differently.  I just used the straight cake mix and frosting.  It was super sweet, so I suggest making these small!

My next cake ball challenge is layered cake balls from the Sugar Turntable.  Don’t these look good??

Picture from: The Sugar Turntable

What’s your favorite cake ball recipe??

No Bake Cake Balls


Ingredients:

  • 1 (18.25 oz) package cake mix of choice
  • 2-4 cups frosting of choice
  • 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Directions:
  • 1.  Mix cake mix and frosting. (Start with 2 cups and slowly add more until you reach desired consistency.)
  • 2.  Place prepared balls in freezer for about an hour.
  • 3.  Melt chocolate in microwave with vegetable oil.  
  • 4.  Coat chilled balls in chocolate.  

Filed Under: Cake balls, Cake Mix, Chocolate Chip, No Bake, No Bake Cake Balls



25 comments on “No Bake Cake Balls”

  1. Anonymous on said:

    i dont get how u dont bake them

  2. Katie on said:

    thanks a lot, gen!

  3. Katie on said:

    thanks, betty! 

  4. Katie on said:

    me neither! it was a complete accident. thanks!

  5. Katie on said:

    thanks lauren! i know i love the pink!

  6. Katie on said:

    lexi, i feel so honored that you read my blog every day. :) i'm happy i finally made something you can make!

  7. Lexi on said:

    ok i seriously read your blog everyday and wish i could make everything, but i never can!! and i so want to tell you how much i appreciate this, because i can actually make these treats in my dorm!!! :D

  8. Lauren at Keep It Sweet on said:

    What a fantastic idea! I love how pretty the pink cake mix looks.

  9. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan on said:

    Ooh, I never even thought about making cake balls without baking the cake first!  Nice!

  10. Betty @ scrambled henfruit on said:

    These do look easy and delicious! :)

  11. Gen on said:

    That's a nice way of making cake balls! Easy and delicious!

  12. Katie on said:

    thanks dorothy! super quick and easy!

  13. Katie on said:

    thanks, rachel!  it was a last minute decision lol.

  14. Katie on said:

    yes!!! it makes them shiny, too! i love it.

  15. Katie on said:

    me too, allison! thanks!

  16. Katie on said:

    thanks! :) that's what happens when you're short on time haha!

  17. Katie on said:

    hi mary!  thanks so much for stopping by and looking around.  i appreciate it and i'm glad you like my recipes! :) i love your blog, by the way!

  18. Katie on said:

    thanks so much! i was a little wary, but it turned out well!

  19. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust on said:

    These sound good! Faster than a regular cake ball – no baking required! 

  20. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite on said:

    I love this no bake version! I never thought to make them that way, but it makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing!!

  21. Alyssa @ Life of bLyss on said:

    VEGETABLE OIL! is that how you get the melted chocolate less thick!?

  22. Allison's Delicious Life on said:

    I love anything that is no bake! Great idea!

  23. A Tablespoon of Liz on said:

    cake balls are so cute and delicious.. I love how you figured out how to not have to bake them, inspired! 

  24. Mary@One Perfect Bite on said:

    These look and sound delicious. I'm new to your blog, so I've taken some time to browse through your earlier entries. I'm really glad I did that. I like the food and recipes you share with your readers and I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

  25. Dzoli on said:

    Never new you could use cakemix without baking.Seeing the results it is fanatstic;)