Description
These Strawberry Cake Balls are a sweet and irresistible treat that’s bursting with strawberry flavor. Made from a strawberry cake mix, they’re coated in a sugary finish and dusted with edible pink pearl dust for an elegant and festive touch. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 tablespoons vanilla frosting (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons edible pink pearl dust (by Wilton)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the directions on the strawberry cake mix box and prepare the cake batter as instructed.
- Bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan, following the box instructions for time and temperature. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl until it’s in fine crumbs.
- In a small blender or food processor, pulse the freeze-dried strawberries until they turn into a fine powder.
- Add the powdered freeze-dried strawberries to the crumbled cake along with the vanilla frosting. Mix until everything is combined and the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar with a little bit of water or milk to make a glaze. Dip each cake ball into the glaze and place it back on the baking sheet.
- While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle the cake balls with edible pink pearl dust for a pretty finish.
- Allow the cake balls to set and the glaze to harden before serving or storing.
- Enjoy your delightful Strawberry Cake Balls!
Notes
- The edible pink pearl dust gives a beautiful finish, but if you don’t have it, you can skip this step or use other sprinkles.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent the mixture from being too wet.
- These cake balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American