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May 25, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Patriotic Cake Balls

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Patriotic Cake Balls dipped in white chocolate; then drizzled with red and blue melted chocolate.
These cake balls are a super fun, easy treat for the kids to make to celebrate all of the USA's patriotic holidays.
These cake balls are a super fun, easy treat for the kids to make to celebrate all of the USA's patriotic holidays.

These cake balls are a super easy and fun treat to make that celebrate all of the United States patriotic holidays including Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Independence Day. 

These cake balls are a super fun, easy treat for the kids to make to celebrate all of the USA's patriotic holidays.

Who doesn't love an easy dessert recipe; especially during Summer celebrations. These Patriotic Cake Balls are guaranteed to be enjoyed by all!

We all deserve a little fun with family and friends now that covid restrictions have been modified or lifted. The best part about this dessert is that there are three occasions in the coming months to enjoy them: Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. 

One of the things I love most about this cake ball recipe is that you can either use a store bought cake, make a cake from scratch or prepare a boxed cake mix; which is what I did. 

Cake balls on a cooling rack.

What flavor cake should I use?

You can use any flavor cake you'd like! My family loves carrot cake so I used a boxed mix, but you can use vanilla, chocolate or even fun flavors like strawberry, lemon or funfetti!

Patriotic Cake Balls on a black baking cooling rack.

How much cake do I need?

You'll need the equivalent to the following sizes: 

  • One 9"x13" cake pan
  • Two 8"x8" cake rounds
  • Two 9"x9" cake round
  • One 12-cup bundt pan

Dipping the cake balls into the melted white chocolate

How do you make Patriotic Cake Balls?

For this recipe you'll need prepared cake, candy melts (red, white, blue), sprinkles (red, white, blue and candy star) and prepared frosting. If you're making the cake, prepare according to instructions and allow to cool.

You can make this the day before; then keep covered tightly in the refrigerator until you're ready to make the cake balls. 

Make frosting by adding butter, confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla extract to a large bowl; then mix until combined with a hand or stand mixer. Crumble the cake in the bowl over the frosting and combine using a mixer on low speed until all ingredients have been incorporated. 

White chocolate dipped cake balls with sprinkles

Next, form the dough into balls approximately one tablespoon in size and put the balls on a sheet pan that's lined with parchment paper. 

Add the white candy melts to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until melted. If the chocolate is too thick, you can add a small amount of milk to thin it out. You can also use white chocolate bars or chips. 

Put a ball of cake in the melted white chocolate rolling it around the bowl to coat it evenly. Transfer the coated ball back to the pan covered with parchment paper and allow the chocolate to dry. To speed up the process you can also place the pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate has fully set. 

Cake balls inside

What is the best way to decorate the cake balls?

Melt about a half cup each of the blue and red candy melts in the microwave in separate bowls in 30 second increments. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the dried cake balls; then top with sprinkles and candy stars.

You can use this fun Wilton Red, White and Blue Candy Bark Set for Patriotic Treats found on Amazon or any other festive sprinkles you can purchase locally. 

How fun are these Patriotic Cake Balls? And so easy to make that the kids would love to help! Keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

If you're looking for more fun red, white and blue treats, try Patriotic Angel Food Cake Dessert or Red, White and Blue Sorbet. ~Enjoy! 

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Cake balls on a cooling rack.

Patriotic Cake Balls

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
These cake balls are a super easy and fun treat to make that celebrate all of the United States patriotic holidays including Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Independence Day. 
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Balls

  • 1- prepared 9"x13" cake (any flavor-boxed, homemade or store-bought)
  • red, white and blue candy melts
  • red, white and blue sprinkles
  • candy star sprinkles
  • Prepared Frosting

For the Frosting

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • 1 ¾ cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • If you're making the cake, prepare according to instructions and allow to cool. (You can make this the day before; then keep covered tightly in the refrigerator until you're ready to make the cake balls).
  • Make frosting by adding butter, confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla extract to a large bowl; then mix until combined with a hand or stand mixer.
  • Crumble the cake in the bowl over the frosting and combine using a mixer on low speed until all ingredients have been incorporated.
  • Next, form the dough into balls approximately one tablespoon in size and put the balls on a sheet pan that's lined with parchment paper.
  • Add the white candy melts to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until melted. (If the chocolate is too thick, you can add a small amount of milk to thin it out. You can also use white chocolate bars or chips).
  • Put a ball of cake in the melted white chocolate rolling it around the bowl to coat it evenly. Transfer the coated ball back to the pan covered with parchment paper and allow the chocolate to dry. (To speed up the process you can also place the pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate has fully set).
  • Melt about a half cup each of the blue and red candy melts in the microwave in separate bowls in 30 second increments. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the dried cake balls; then top with sprinkles and candy stars. (You can use this fun Wilton Red, White and Blue Candy Bark Set for Patriotic Treats found on Amazon or any other festive sprinkles you can purchase locally).
  • Keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

*You could also use an 8-ounce white chocolate bar or white chocolate chips in place of the white candy melts.
**Cooking time will vary depending on whether or not you are making a cake or using store bought. Also what size pan you use if you're making a boxed cake mix. 
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