Prepare to transform an ordinary cake into extraordinary bite-sized delights that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These Holiday Cake Bon Bons are not just a dessert; they're a celebration of flavor, texture, and festive cheer packed into one decadent, chocolate-coated treat. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or craving a sweet escape, these bon bons promise to be the showstopper that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 bon bons
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate coating
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Once the cake is cooled, crumble the entire cake into fine, even crumbs in a large mixing bowl. Ensure no large cake chunks remain.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix the cream cheese mixture into the cake crumbs, using your hands to combine thoroughly. The mixture should hold together when rolled into a ball.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form the cake mixture into uniform 1-inch balls.
- Place the cake balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up, which will make coating easier.
- Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully roll each chilled cake ball in the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Tap off excess chocolate and place the coated bon bons back on the parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle decorative sprinkles on top of each bon bon before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the bon bons for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate coating is completely hardened.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Tips
- Ensure your cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent a sticky, unmanageable mixture.
- Use clean hands when mixing cake crumbs and cream cheese filling for the best texture and even distribution.
- Refrigerate the cake balls before coating to help them maintain their shape and make chocolate dipping easier.
- Use a fork or specialized dipping tool for smooth, even chocolate coating.
- Add sprinkles immediately after coating while the chocolate is still wet to ensure they stick perfectly.
- For a professional look, use different colored or themed sprinkles to match your holiday or event.
- If the cake mixture is too dry, add a little more cream cheese; if too wet, add more cake crumbs.
- Experiment with different cake flavors and chocolate coatings for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
