Cake Balls.

Working for a dessert company, I'm forced to think about dessert on an everyday basis (rough life). I am always learning about new dessert trends and different ways to prepare traditional sweets. Cake balls are said to be a new, hip and trendy way to eat cake. Is this why I wanted to make them? No way. These just looked incredibly tasty. With a friend coming into town and some hungry roommates - these were just the trick.

It goes a little somethin' like this...

Directions:
Prepare a 9 inch cake (yellow or chocolate - your preference) Nothing wrong with store bought!

Remove cake from oven and crumble into a bowl while still warm.

Prepare frosting (vanilla, chocolate, buttercream, etc.)

 Use hand mixer to mix cake and frosting until smooth.

Refridgerate cake/frosting mixture for 3 hrs or overnight

Remove mixture from fridge.

Use melon baller to create small round balls.

Place balls on wax paper and keep in fridge for at least one hour.
Melt semi-sweet chocolate (or white chocolate) over boiling water until smooth.

Roll cake balls into chocolate until covered.
Place covered balls onto wax paper and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles/nuts/assorted chocolate.

Place cake balls in fridge for at least one hour and enjoy.

WARNING: It is nearly impossible to consume just one cake ball. Do not be fooled by their size - this is not an individual serving - in any way, shape or form. :) 

While I did not make this because of their trendy, cute appeal .... I have to admit, they are pretty darn adorable.