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Lemon Cake Balls

Lemon cake balls are small, bite-sized treats made from crumbled lemon-flavored cake mixed with frosting, then rolled into spheres. The mixture is chilled and shaped, resulting in a firm, moist interior with a bright, citrusy aroma and a smooth outer surface.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box lemon-flavored cake mix
  • 1/2 cup lemon frosting store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for coating, optional
  • Chilled chocolate or white melting wafers for coating, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions, then bake the lemon-flavored cake in a prepared pan until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine crumbs, using your fingers or a fork.
  3. Add the lemon frosting and lemon zest to the cake crumbs, then use a spoon or your hands to mix until well combined and dough-like.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls using your hands, pressing gently to ensure they hold together. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer to chill for at least 30 minutes, helping the balls firm up.
  6. Melt the chocolate or white melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Using a fork or skewer, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined sheet.
  8. Optional: Toss the dipped balls in powdered sugar for an extra touch, then let them set at room temperature or in the fridge until the coating is firm.
  9. Once the chocolate coating is set and firm, transfer the lemon cake balls to a serving tray.
  10. Enjoy these bright, citrusy bites immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

For an extra zesty flavor, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top before the coating sets. To make them more indulgent, drizzle with melted white chocolate after coating.