Halloween Cake Balls
These easy Halloween Cake Truffles turn leftover cake into fun bite sized treats coated in candy and decorated with spooky sprinkles. They are perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or a festive dessert at home. Use any cake flavor you like and enjoy a quick, no bake Halloween treat everyone will love.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Food processor
- Small Cookie Scoop
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
- Prebaked Cake any flavor, cooled
- Halloween-themed sprinkles, edible eyeballs, or other spooky decorations
- Almond bark (preferred) or vanilla candy coating
- Vegetable oil or paramount crystals (if using candy melts)
Instructions
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Set aside for the rolled cake balls.
- Add the prebaked cake to a food processor. Pulse into fine crumbs. If not using a processor, crumble in a large bowl with clean hands or a fork until the texture is very fine. If your cake was refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before crumbling.
- Transfer crumbs to a large bowl. Squeeze a handful to make sure it holds together. Continue crumbling if needed until the texture is uniform and compact.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion even mounds. Roll each scoop into smooth balls and place on the parchment lined tray.
- Place almond bark or vanilla candy coating in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 45 second intervals, stirring after each round until melted and smooth.
- If using candy coating and it is thick or streaky, stir in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil or paramount crystals at a time until fluid and glossy.
- Working with a few at a time, place a cake ball on a fork and lower it into the bowl of coating. Turn to cover completely, then tap to remove excess coating.
- Slide the coated truffle onto the parchment using a fork. Quickly add Halloween sprinkles or edible eyeballs before the coating sets.
- Allow the truffles to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until firm. Serve once the coating has fully set.
Notes
Notes and Tips
Get creative with your decorations! Consider using black and orange sprinkles, ghost-shaped sprinkles, or even drizzling melted dark chocolate in spooky patterns for an extra eerie touch.
To make the truffles resemble eyeballs, use edible food coloring markers to draw bloodshot veins or creepy details on the coating.
If you prefer a touch of ghoulish flavor, you can add a few drops of orange or black food coloring to the cake dough before shaping the truffles. Storage Instructions
Refrigerator: Store cake truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezer: Place the truffles on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer safe container or bag and store for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Get creative with your decorations! Consider using black and orange sprinkles, ghost-shaped sprinkles, or even drizzling melted dark chocolate in spooky patterns for an extra eerie touch.
To make the truffles resemble eyeballs, use edible food coloring markers to draw bloodshot veins or creepy details on the coating.
If you prefer a touch of ghoulish flavor, you can add a few drops of orange or black food coloring to the cake dough before shaping the truffles. Storage Instructions
Refrigerator: Store cake truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezer: Place the truffles on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer safe container or bag and store for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
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