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Lemon Cake Balls: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe with 5 Amazing Tips


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 box of lemon cake mix
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
– Sprinkles or crushed nuts for decoration (optional)


Instructions

Creating Lemon Cake Balls is a simple process if you follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Cake Mix: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
2. Add Lemon Zest: Stir in the lemon zest to enhance the lemon flavor.
3. Bake the Cake: Pour the cake batter into a greased baking pan and bake according to package instructions, usually about 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
4. Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
5. Crumble the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and well combined.
7. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the cream cheese mixture to the crumbled cake. Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
8. Form Cake Balls: Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Chill the Cake Balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 1 hour to help them firm up.
10. Melt the Chocolate: If using white chocolate, melt it in a microwave-safe bowl or on a double boiler until smooth.
11. Dip the Cake Balls: Remove the cake balls from the refrigerator. Dip each one into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
12. Decorate: Place the dipped cake balls back on the parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed nuts or sprinkles, if desired.
13. Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating these incredible Lemon Cake Balls effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 cake balls
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 2g