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    Easy Cake Bites

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 · Modified: Jan 30, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    If you need an easy and tasty dessert for any occasion, this Easy Cake Bites recipe will be your new go-to! They are so delicious and everyone will love them. The flavor possibilities are endless, which makes this easy recipe work for any celebration.

    cake bites with sprinkles
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    I first started making Cake Bites, sometimes called Cake Balls or Cake Pops without a stick, over 10 years ago right when Cake Pops became a thing. Anytime I make these little bites of heaven, they disappear. I get requests all the time to bring these whenever I get an invitation.

    Check out my Google Web Story for Easy Cake Bites HERE!!

    What are Easy Cake Bites?

    These Easy Cake Bites are exactly what they sound like, only better! They are almost like a truffle because they are dense and moist and with the sprinkles, they remind me a little of a frosted animal cookie. Instead of just cake in the middle like a cake pop, these cake bites have frosting inside and a candy coating outside.

    Ingredients Needed to Make These Bite-Size Treats

    • boxed cake mix 
    • eggs
    • vegetable oil
    • frosting in a can
    • candy coating
    • colored sprinkles
    cake bites with multi-colored sprinkles
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    How to Make Easy Cake Bites

    1. Make a boxed cake as directed on the box and allow it to cool completely
    2. Once the cake has cooled, break it into pieces in a large mixing bowl and crumble it with your hands.
    3. Take the container of frosting and mix it into the crumble mixture with a rubber spatula or large spoon.
    4. Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper. With clean hands, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of batter and roll it into a ball between your hands, and place it on the wax paper. Repeat with the rest of the cake mixture.
    5. Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds. Stir and continue to melt at 20-second intervals until fully melted.
    6. Dip each ball into the melted coating and make sure the ball is completely covered. Place the coated ball back on the wax paper and top with sprinkles immediately so they stick before the coating sets.
    7. Allow the balls to set completely before enjoying them.
    cake bite batter
    cake and frosting mixture
    rolled cake bites before candy coating
    balls before coating
    cake bites on a pan with wax paper
    coated cake bites

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    Tips to Make the Best Cake Pops Ever!

    • If you don't want to use your hands to break up the cake, you can also place small pieces in a food processor or blender and blend them into a crumble.
    • When rolling the balls with your hands, lightly spray each hand with non-stick cooking spray to keep the dough from sticking.
    • Gently tap the spoon on the side of the bowl after dipping each ball in the candy coating to get off the excess. Otherwise, you will have a puddle of coating at the bottom of your ball.
    • Be careful not to get any water in your melted candy coating or it will seize and you will have to start over. Trust me, I've been there and it is not fun.
    • You can speed up the cake cooling time by placing it in the refrigerator, just be careful of the hot pan.
    • You can coat about 5 or 6 balls at a time before topping with sprinkles before the coating starts to set too much.
    • Cake bites will last a few days in the fridge in an airtight container and can also be frozen for several weeks.

    Different Cake Ball Flavor Combinations to Try

    Here are some ideas for different flavor combinations to try when making Cake Bites. I'm telling you, you can't mess up this recipe.

    • Spiced Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Strawberry Cake and Strawberry Frosting
    • Funfetti Cake and Funfetti Frosting
    • Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Frosting
    • Chocolate Cake and Coconut Pecan Frosting
    • Gingerbread Cake and Vanilla Frosting
    • Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting

    I've done different variations of these using spiced cake mix, vanilla, yellow, gingerbread, chocolate, etc. You can also use your choice of frosting or add a little extra flavor to the cake mix or frosting. I have also made these using homemade cake and frosting. Truthfully, I like the store-bought version better.

    cake bites with multi-colored sprinkles
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    cake bites with sprinkles

    Easy Cake Bites

    If you need an easy and delicious dessert for any occasion, these Cake Bites will be your new go-to recipe! They are so good and everyone will love them.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Cooling and Coating Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours
    Servings: 36 balls
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • medium mixing bowl
    • hand mixer
    • 9x13 sheet cake pan (or any pan to make a cake)
    • baking sheets
    • wax paper
    • large mixing bowl
    • microwave-safe bowl
    • rubber spatula
    • long-handled spoon (or regular spoon)

    Ingredients

    • 1 box cake mix (I used white)
    • vegetable oil (to make cake)
    • eggs (to make cake)
    • 24 ounces vanilla candy coating (1 package almond bark)
    • 1 can frosting (I used cream cheese)
    • colored sprinkles of your choice

    Instructions

    • Make a boxed cake as directed and allow the cake to cool completely.
      boxed cake baked in a pan
    • Once the cake has cooled, cut into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Break up the pieces by hand or with a hard spoon to get small crumbles.
      cake bite batter before mixing
    • Take the container of frosting and mix it into the crumble mixture. This takes a little elbow grease to get it all mixed in. The mixture will be between a batter and a dough.
      cake bite batter
    • Prepare a cookie sheet with wax paper. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cake mixture and roll it into a ball between your hands. Place each ball on the wax paper and continue to make balls with the rest of the mixture.
      rolled cake bites before candy coating
    • Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds. Stir the coating and continue to melt at 20-second intervals until fully melted. You can also use a double boiler on the stove.
      candy coating melted in a bowl
    • Dip each ball into the melted coating and cover it completely. Tap off the excess coating and place the ball back on the wax paper. Immediately top the ball with sprinkles so they stick before coating sets.
      cake bites on a pan with wax paper
    • Allow the balls to set completely before enjoying. You can speed up the process in the fridge, or if it's a really warm day, you should put them in the fridge so they set.
      cake bites with sprinkles

    Notes

    • If you don't want to use your hands to break up the cake, you can also place small pieces in a food processor or blender and blend them into a crumble.
    • When rolling the balls with your hands, lightly spray each hand with non-stick cooking spray to keep the dough from sticking.
    • Gently tap the spoon on the side of the bowl after dipping each ball in the candy coating to get off the excess. Otherwise, you will have a puddle of coating at the bottom of your ball.
    • Be careful not to get any water in your melted candy coating or it will seize and you will have to start over. Trust me, I've been there and it is not fun.
    • You can speed up the cake cooling time by placing it in the refrigerator, just be careful of the hot pan.
    • You can coat about 5 or 6 balls at a time before topping with sprinkles before the coating starts to set too much.
    • Cake bites will last a few days in the fridge in an airtight container and can also be frozen for several weeks.

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Did you Make These Easy Cake Bites?

    I hope you get a chance to make these Easy Cake Bites soon, you will not regret it! If you snap a photo, tag me on Instagram or Facebook and show me your bites!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jules says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe might be an oldie but it SURE IS A GOODIE!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 10, 2022 at 8:16 pm

        Thanks, Jules! It's one of my go-to recipes for all events!

        Reply
    2. Saif says

      March 03, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      These cake bites looks gorgeous. Can't wait to make one for my family.

      Reply
    3. nancy says

      March 03, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      my dd loves making these with me! its so fun and tasty

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 04, 2022 at 7:56 pm

        That's awesome. Thanks, Nancy!

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      March 02, 2022 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      I love how super-easy these are, and so tasty! Everyone went crazy for them the first time I made them, now I'm going to try a different flavor combination. So fun!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 04, 2022 at 7:56 pm

        Thanks for giving them a try, Sue! I'm glad they were a hit.

        Reply
    5. Leslie says

      May 10, 2021 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      Great cake balls recipe!

      Reply
    6. Lara says

      May 07, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      These are so simple, fun and delicious! My son loved them!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 7:54 pm

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    7. Pam says

      May 07, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for my granddaughter's birthday party!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 7:54 pm

        Yes, she will love them, have fun!

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      May 07, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are so fun!! I will definitely pin it for our next birthday party!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        Thanks, Amy, these will be perfect for a birthday party!

        Reply
    9. Tracey says

      May 07, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love these cake pops!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        They are a kid-pleaser for sure!

        Reply
    10. Angela says

      May 07, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Cake bites are so fun for a party or as an afternoon treat. Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 5:06 pm

        You are welcome! Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Lara says

      May 07, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and amazing! Can’t wait to try these tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 5:05 pm

        You are going to love them, it's easy to eat them all!

        Reply
    12. Will says

      May 07, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      These cake bites are my weakness. I am not a dessert making expert, but these look easy enough I can do it! Definitely going to try the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, I LOVE chocolate. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 5:05 pm

        I can safely say they are amazing with chocolate😂! And they really are easy to make, enjoy!

        Reply
    13. Audrey says

      May 07, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved these!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 07, 2021 at 5:04 pm

        They are perfect for kids, I'm so glad they liked them!

        Reply

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