Description
Indulge in these delightful lemon cake balls, a perfect blend of moist, zesty lemon cake and creamy richness. These bite-sized treats are simple to prepare and offer a professional bakery-style finish. Ideal for parties, gifts, or a quick afternoon pick-me-up, these treats use a convenient cake mix base that ensures consistent, delicious results every time. They are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any lemon lover looking for a sweet, tangy, and elegant dessert.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces vanilla melting wafers
3/4 cup yellow candy melts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Prepare the lemon cake mix according to box instructions using water, oil, and eggs.
Bake as directed, then allow the cake to cool completely.
Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl.
Add the softened cream cheese to the cake crumbles and mix until well combined and a dough forms.
Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Refrigerate the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt the vanilla wafers according to package instructions.
Dip each chilled cake ball into the vanilla coating and place back on the tray.
Once set, melt the yellow candy melts and drizzle decoratively over the cake balls.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cool before mixing with cream cheese to prevent a gummy texture. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg