The perfect bite: cake, frosting and chocolate
The first time I made cake pops it was from a Starbucks’ kit I got for Christmas. This was several years ago. I had heard of cake pops, but didn’t really know what to expect.
Well, they were delicious – sprinkled with peppermint candies, the perfect festive treat.
After that, I only made them one other time. It seemed like so much work – making the cake, frosting and assembling, but really it’s not so bad.
For these cake balls, I made the cake the night before. It’s a super easy coconut cake that is my family’s go-to for birthdays and special occasions. Then the next day whip up some frosting, crumble the cake, combine with frosting and form balls. Then chill.
A lot of times I feel pressured to finish preparing all the treats on that day, but for these I only coated and decorated a couple balls at a time. This was so less stressful and I actually had fun decorating them.
These are a great spring/Easter treat. You should definitely make them if you get the chance.
- Cake:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Frosting:
- 2 tbsp margarine
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Coating:
- 2-4 cups white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In measuring cup, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In large bowl, combine canola oil, coconut milk, sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Spray 8 inch cake pan with baking spray. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely.
- Frosting:
- Beat margarine. Add coconut milk and vanilla extract. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Assembly:
- Break up cooled caked in small pieces. Stir in frosting. Shape into 24 equal pieces. Place on baking sheet lined with with wax paper and allow to chill at least one hour or until firm.
- Melt ¼ cup at a time of chocolate of choice at 60 percent power for one minute. Dip ball in chocolate, coat ball, shake off excess chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles before ball hardens.
These look really fun. I bet the coconut tastes great.. love family go to recipes 🙂 I love how you point out that you don’t need to make some treats all in one day. I do that to myself a lot… plus I have to photograph etc. for the blog. Thanks for sharing.
Yes – I overly stress myself out a lot sometimes. Trying to make everything on one day, then take pics, etc. In the end, the results aren’t as good as if I take my time.
I definitely need to try these! Love the coconut flavor and white chocolate coating. The only problem is that I probably won’t be able to stop eating them!
I know, Ashley! Surprisingly two bites were satisfying enough, but I totally could have eaten them all 😉
As much as I love coconut cake, I have never tried to make it – let alone coconut cake balls – these really sound delightful and look adorable!
You must try them, Shashi, they are delicious! Thanks for visiting 🙂
The cake balls are fantastic! The coconut is such a great flavor!
Thank you, Jocelyn! I love coconut and try to use it in every recipe I can 🙂
These look so delicious! I love coconut cake, it’s always my birthday cake of choice and these coconut cake balls coated in white chocolate and topped with sprinkles is my kind of treat! Pinned 🙂
Thanks so much, Jenn. This cake is delicious on its own, but made into cake balls? It’s divine.
Just came across your beautiful blog and I’m very happy I did! I love cake balls and I love that these are made with coconut cake – I haven’t ventured out and made cake balls yet but so need to because these look awesome! Pinned 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ceara! It means so much to me 🙂
These cake balls were a lot of fun to make and not too stressful if you stretch it out over a couple of days.
These are so cute!! I have had know success with cake pops but I think I am going to half to get me a kit! Lovely recipe 🙂
Thank you! They really aren’t too hard to make if you have patience. Hope you get a chance to make some 🙂
They look yummy Megan, I’ve never made cake balls but I’m starting to think I should. I love the sprinkles you’ve used, they are so pretty and Spring like. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great weekend!!
Thank you, Laura! You should try to make them, they’re fun as long as you’re patient!