Description
These Strawberry Cake Balls are a delightful treat combining moist strawberry cake, freeze-dried strawberry powder, and a sweet vanilla frosting mixture, all rolled into bite-sized balls. Coated in a shiny glaze and dusted with edible pink pearl dust, they make for an elegant yet easy dessert perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Cake Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 tablespoons vanilla frosting
Additional Flavoring
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
Glaze and Decoration
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Water or milk (for glaze, about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 1-2 tablespoons edible pink pearl dust (by Wilton)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven according to the directions on the strawberry cake mix box and prepare the cake batter as instructed on the box for best results.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch pan and bake following the box’s temperature and timing guidelines. Once baked, let the cake cool completely to ensure it crumbles easily.
- Crumble the Cake: Break the cooled cake into fine crumbs by hand in a large mixing bowl, preparing it for the next step of combining with other ingredients.
- Powder Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Use a small blender or food processor to pulse the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder, boosting the strawberry flavor in the cake balls.
- Mix Cake Crumbs and Flavoring: Add the powdered freeze-dried strawberries and 2 tablespoons of vanilla frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix well until the mixture sticks together when pressed, forming a workable dough.
- Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls by hand and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of water or milk to create a smooth glaze. Dip each cake ball into the glaze, coating it evenly, and return it to the baking sheet.
- Add Edible Decoration: While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle each cake ball with edible pink pearl dust to give a shimmering and beautiful finish.
- Set the Cake Balls: Allow the cake balls to rest until the glaze hardens and sets completely, ensuring a neat finish for serving or storing.
- Enjoy: Serve these elegant Strawberry Cake Balls for any occasion and enjoy the burst of strawberry sweetness in every bite.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to avoid clumps or a soggy mixture.
- The amount of glaze liquid can be adjusted to achieve the right consistency; it should be thick but dippable.
- Storage: Keep cake balls refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a different flavor, you can substitute vanilla frosting with cream cheese frosting if desired.
- If freeze-dried strawberries are unavailable, strawberry powder or finely chopped dried strawberries can be used as alternatives.
