Birthday Cake Truffles

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Birthday Cake Truffles turn boxed cake mix into an easy party treat with sprinkles and vanilla coating. Simple, festive, and fun.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Additional Time1 15

Total Time2

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: truffles

Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

9x13-inch cake pan
mixing bowl
hand mixer or stand mixer
rubber spatula
baking sheets
parchment paper
cookie scoop
microwave-safe bowl
candy dipping decorating tool set or fork

Ingredients

Cake

1 box white or funfetti cake mix (about 15 ounces)
ingredients listed to prepare cake mix
2 tablespoons sprinkles

Cream Cheese Frosting

2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar plus more as needed
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Candy Coating

16 ounces vanilla candy coating
2 tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions using the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil. Mix on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Stir in sprinkles.
1 box white or funfetti cake mix, ingredients listed to prepare cake mix, 2 tablespoons sprinkles
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake according to box directions, about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
Allow cake to cool completely, then place in the freezer to chill.
To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until thick but spreadable. Adjust with additional powdered sugar if needed.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble the chilled cake by hand or using a mixer on low speed. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of frosting and mix. Add more frosting as needed until the mixture holds together when rolled.
Scoop the mixture using a small scoop, tablespoon, or melon baller. Roll into smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze while preparing the coating.
Melt the vanilla candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
16 ounces vanilla candy coating
Dip each truffle into the melted coating using a fork or dipping tool. Tap gently against the bowl to remove excess coating and return to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Add sprinkles immediately while the coating is still wet. Optional: drizzle additional coating over truffles, tinting with food coloring if desired.
2 tablespoons sprinkles
Repeat until all truffles are coated and decorated.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

🥡 STORAGE

Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

♨️ REHEATING

Not recommended.

❄️ FREEZING

Freeze undecorated or fully set truffles for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Chill the cake thoroughly before crumbling to prevent greasy truffles.
Add frosting gradually to avoid an overly soft mixture.
Work in small batches when dipping to keep the coating smooth.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS

Not applicable.

♻️ LEFTOVERS

Chop truffles and use them as ice cream toppings or cake mix-ins.

📝 NOTES

Serve at room temperature for the best texture.
These are perfect for birthdays, party trays, and gift boxes.

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