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Want a simple, no-fuss holiday sweet? These Eggnog Cake Balls hit the spot! They combine soft cake with a rich, creamy eggnog taste, all wrapped in a chocolate coating. They look fancy but don't take much effort—great for gatherings or as thoughtful holiday presents!
What Makes This Treat Special
These bites capture the warm, festive flavors of the season. They need just a handful of basic items to create something memorable. What's really cool? You can make them days before you need them and dress them up any way you want!
Ingredients List
- Pound Cake Mix: The shortcut base for these tasty bites.
- Eggnog: The grocery store version works perfectly fine.
- Butter: Left out till soft for best mixing.
- Eggs: They help create just the right consistency.
- Extract or Rum: Pick what matches your taste buds.
- Nutmeg: Gives that signature holiday warmth.
- Frosting: It's what holds everything together.
- Candy Coating: For that smooth outer shell.
- Sea Salt: Try it if you want that sweet-salty magic!
Preparation Steps
- Create Your Cake Base
- Begin by combining your cake mix with eggnog, butter, eggs and spices until it's all smoothly blended.
- Into The Oven
- Get your cake baking at 350°F for roughly 60 minutes until it's done.
- Blend It Together
- After cooling, break up the cake into crumbs and mix in the frosting until it sticks together when pressed.
- Form Your Spheres
- Shape the mixture into small balls and let them get cold - leaving them overnight works best!
- Chocolate Bath
- Dunk your chilled balls into melted chocolate and top with a tiny bit of salt if that's your thing.
- Chill To Set
- Pop them in the fridge to harden up before you serve them to friends and family.
Tricks For Perfect Results
To nail these treats every time, make sure they're super cold before you dip them - it'll make everything go way smoother. Grab some good chocolate for dipping, and don't wait to add sprinkles or toppings - they need to go on while the coating's still wet!
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Keeping Them Fresh
You've got options for keeping these sweets: undipped balls stay good in the fridge for a couple days or can be frozen for later use. After dipping, they'll stay fresh about 4 days at room temperature or up to two weeks when refrigerated. They're fantastic to prep ahead of time!
Holiday Party Star
These Eggnog Cake Balls always wow guests at seasonal gatherings! They also make wonderful presents—just pack them in cute containers. Nobody will guess how simple they were to whip up when they taste how amazing they are!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why refrigerate so long?
Cold cake balls are easier to dip in warm chocolate without breaking or falling apart.
- → Can I swap rum for extract?
You sure can! Use rum for authentic taste or stick with extract for alcohol-free.
- → Why hold back on frosting?
Too much makes the mix squishy. Add it slowly until the texture feels firm enough.
- → Can these be stored frozen?
Absolutely! Freeze them airtight for 2 months max. Let them defrost in the fridge.
- → What's the salt for?
The salt punches up the flavors and balances the sugar with a little savory twist.