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Lemon Cake Balls

Lemon Cake Balls are bite-sized confections made from moist lemon-flavored cake mixed with icing, shaped into small balls, and coated with a crunchy outer layer such as chocolate or breading. They feature a tender, moist interior with a zesty lemon aroma and a crisp exterior, making them an appealing sweet treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box lemon cake mix prepared according to package instructions and cooled
  • 1/2 cup lemon frosting or icing for mixing into cake crumbs
  • 8 oz chocolate or white chocolate (for coating) melted for dipping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Small scoop or spoon
  • Melting bowl or microwave-safe container

Method
 

  1. Bake the lemon cake according to the package instructions, then let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl until fine and uniform.
  2. Add the lemon frosting to the cake crumbs and gently fold together until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed. This helps develop a sticky, moldable dough.
  3. Use a small scoop or your hands to portion out the mixture into small, round balls—about one inch in diameter. Roll each into a smooth ball and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Chill the shaped balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up, making them easier to coat.
  5. While chilling, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth and glossy.
  6. Drop each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to fully coat it. Gently tap off any excess and place back on the lined sheet.
  7. Allow the coated cake balls to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the chocolate hardens and becomes crisp.
  8. Once the coating is firm, transfer the lemon cake balls to a serving dish or store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Serve chilled for the best texture.