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Want a simple festive treat you can make at home? These Eggnog Cake Balls hit the spot! This no-fuss method mixes moist cake with festive eggnog flavors, all wrapped in a chocolate shell. They look fancy but take minimal effort - great for gatherings or as thoughtful holiday gifts!
What Makes This Creation Special
This creation packs all those warm holiday vibes we crave. It's such a breeze to put together - just a handful of basic items create something impressive. What's really cool? You can fix them up days before and tweak them any way you want!
Ingredients List
- Pound Cake Mix: The shortcut base for this hassle-free creation.
- Eggnog: The grocery store version works perfectly fine.
- Butter: Left out until soft and pliable.
- Eggs: For just the right consistency.
- Rum or Extract: Pick whichever you prefer.
- Nutmeg: The key spice that brings everything together.
- Frosting: Works as the glue for your cake balls.
- Candy Coating: For dunking your sweet treats.
- Sea Salt: A tasty add-on if you want it!
Preparation Steps
- Blend Your Simple Mix
- Begin by combining your cake mix with eggnog, butter, eggs, and spices until everything looks uniform.
- Cook The Foundation
- Set your oven to 350°F and bake your mix for roughly an hour.
- Make It Cohesive
- After cooling, break up the cake and stir in your frosting. The mix should stick together when pressed.
- Form Into Spheres
- Shape the mixture into small balls and chill them - letting them sit overnight works best!
- Cover And Garnish
- Dunk your chilled balls in melted chocolate and top with a bit of salt if that sounds good.
- Finishing Step
- Let everything set up in the refrigerator before you serve them.
Tricks For Perfect Results
For knockout cake balls, they need to be completely chilled before dipping - this makes everything go way smoother. Grab some quality chocolate for coating, and don't wait to add sprinkles or toppings since they'll need to stick before everything hardens!
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Keeping Them Fresh
Your snacks can be stored in different ways: uncoated balls stay good in the fridge for 2 days or can be frozen for later use. After coating, they'll keep about 4 days at room temperature or up to two weeks when refrigerated. This makes them perfect for fixing ahead of time!
Ideal Holiday Treats
These Eggnog Cake Balls always wow people at Christmas gatherings! They make awesome presents too - just pop them in cute containers. Nobody will guess how easily you whipped up these impressive-looking goodies!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why let them chill overnight?
Letting them sit cold helps keep their shape when dunked in melted chocolate.
- → Can actual rum be used?
Sure, but if you’d rather skip alcohol, rum extract works too.
- → Why not use all the frosting at once?
Adding too much frosting makes the mixture sloppy and tough to roll. Add it bit by bit till you’re happy with the texture.
- → Can I store these in the freezer?
Absolutely. Place them in a sealed container, and they’ll last for up to two months. Thaw slowly in your fridge.
- → What’s up with adding salt?
That tiny hit of salt makes the sweetness pop and gives a fun texture contrast.