Best Cake Ball Recipes

Want an easy dessert for a party? Need something sweet to gift to a friend or neighbor? Cake balls are where it’s at! This collection features some of the best cake ball recipes.

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As far as no-fail dessert recipes go, you can’t get much easier than cake balls. With all sorts of different cake flavors, chocolate flavors and toppings available, learning how to make them gives you tons of dessert options. And, these bite-sized little treats are perfect for parties and gift-giving.

But if you’re tired of the same old cake ball recipes, shake things up with one of these creative ideas. No more humdrum chocolate cake balls… try adding bacon, testing a watermelon-flavored cake or making some decadent red velvet cake balls that rival treats from a bakery.

Brownie Truffles are a semi-homemade recipe you’ll love.

Yes, they’re not technically cake balls, but they are so incredibly good!

Start with a box of brownie mix or store-bought brownies, along with white and milk chocolate melting wafers.

These are great for a variety of occasions.

Red Velvet Cake Ball with a bite out of it.

Red Velvet Cake Balls start with decadent red velvet cake, of course.

Then we add cream cheese frosting and dip the balls in white chocolate for a rich dessert worthy of any holiday or special occasion.

Close up of Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles.

Everyone loves these Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles with spice cake mix, pure pumpkin puree, cream, cheese, and a hint of cinnamon.

This is one of our all-time best cake ball recipes, and it goes viral almost every year in the fall!

More of the Best Cake Ball Recipes

Here are some more yummy cake ball recipes. There are so many cute and fun ways to make cake balls. Which is your favorite?

Watermelon Cake Balls from The Gold Lining Girl:

While these are made with strawberry cake mix, they’re giving off watermelon vibes all day long!

These sweet treats are perfect for your next summertime picnic or backyard barbecue.

Cake Ball Ice Cream Cones with sprinkles.

Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops from Love Bakes Good Cakes:

These adorable cake pops are set into mini ice cream cones.

These are perfect for any birthday party dessert table.

While these may not melt like ice cream, they’re sure to disappear!

Pecan Pie Cake Balls with seasonal M&Ms in a bowl.

Pecan Pie Cake Balls from One Artsy Mama:

Made with yellow cake mix, frosting, apple sauce, and M&M candies, these cake balls are a delicious and fun treat.

When I make these, I like to add a handful of chopped pecans to the cake mixture or sprinkle them on top.

Chocolate Cake Balls in a bowl with sprinkles.

Chocolate Cake Balls from Belle of the Kitchen:

All you need for this delicious recipe is crumbled chocolate cake crumbs with store-bought chocolate frosting and almond bark. Add your favorite sprinkles, and they’re ready to go!