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Sweetheart Cake Bites How to Make Them

Sweetheart Cake Bites How to Make Them

4 from 4 votes
Delightfully sweet and bite-sized, these Sweetheart Cake Bites are perfect for Valentine's Day, parties, or any romantic occasion. Made with crumbled cake, cream cheese, and dipped in pink chocolate, they’re as delicious as they are adorable.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 ounces vanilla cake mix baked and cooled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 12 ounces pink candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
  • 0.5 cup white nonpareils for decoration

Method
 

Steps
  1. Crumble the cooled vanilla cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the crumbs. Mix until fully combined and a dough-like consistency forms.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt the pink candy melts with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  5. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off. Place back on the parchment paper.
  6. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with white nonpareils. Let set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm.

Notes

Store cake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.