Looking for an easy homemade holiday treat? These homemade Eggnog Cake Balls are perfect! This easy recipe combines moist cake with rich eggnog flavor, all dipped in chocolate. They're simple but fancy-looking - perfect for parties or homemade holiday gifts!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This homemade recipe captures all those cozy holiday flavors we love. It's such an easy treat to make - just a few simple ingredients turn into something special. The best part about this easy recipe? You can make them ahead and customize them however you like!
What You'll Need
- Pound Cake Mix: Makes this easy recipe super simple.
- Fresh Eggnog: Store-bought works great in this homemade recipe.
- Real Butter: Softened for your homemade treats.
- Fresh Eggs: For the perfect texture.
- Rum or Extract: Your choice for these easy treats.
- Warm Nutmeg: Essential for this homemade recipe.
- Creamy Frosting: Helps bind these easy cake balls.
- Candy Coating: For dipping your homemade treats.
- Sea Salt: Optional but delicious!
Let's Start Baking
- Mix Your Easy Batter
- Start this homemade recipe by beating your cake mix with eggnog, butter, eggs, and spices until smooth.
- Bake The Base
- This easy recipe starts with baking your cake at 350°F - about an hour should do it.
- Time To Mix
- Once cool, crumble that cake and mix with frosting. This homemade mixture should hold together nicely.
- Roll Those Balls
- Shape your easy treats into little balls and let them chill - overnight is best!
- Dip And Decorate
- Coat your homemade cake balls in melted chocolate and add a sprinkle of salt if you like.
- Final Touch
- Let these easy homemade treats firm up in the fridge before serving.
Best Tips For Success
For perfect homemade cake balls, make sure they're really cold before dipping - it makes this easy recipe so much smoother. Use good quality chocolate for your coating, and don't forget to add any toppings right away before these homemade treats set!
Storage Notes
Your easy homemade treats will keep several ways: plain balls stay good in the fridge for 2 days or freeze for later. Once you've dipped these homemade cake balls, they'll last about 4 days at room temp or a couple weeks in the fridge. This recipe is perfect for making ahead!
Perfect For The Holidays
These homemade Eggnog Cake Balls are always a hit at holiday parties! This easy recipe makes the perfect gift too - package them up in pretty boxes. Your friends won't believe these fancy-looking homemade treats were so easy to make!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill overnight?
Thorough chilling helps balls keep their shape when dipping in warm chocolate coating.
- → Can I use real rum?
Yes, or substitute rum extract for non-alcoholic version.
- → Why not use all the frosting?
Too much frosting makes balls too soft to hold shape. Add gradually until right consistency.
- → Can I freeze these?
Yes, freeze up to 2 months in airtight container. Thaw in fridge.
- → Why add sea salt?
Salt enhances flavors and provides pleasant contrast to sweet coating.