Cake Balls

Sorry there is no picture to add to this recipe. I can't make these now because I am on a diet, and this is just something I could not resist, but if you want to see what the finish product is suppose to look like log on to http:simpledailyrecipes.com/cake-balls-the-new-candy-truffle/. Here in Texas, Neiman Marcus is selling them for $75.00 for 18.

CAKE BALLS

1 (18.25 ounce) boxed cake mix

1 (16 ounce) can prepared frosting

Almond Bark Coating or Confectionery Wafer Coating

Prepare and bake the cake mix according to package directions. While warm, crumble the cake into a bowl and with a electric  mixer mix to a fine texture. Mix in 3/4 of a can of frosting to make a paste. Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.

Using a mellon baller, your hands or a small Ice Cream scoop, form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place balls on wax paper, and freeze at least 6 hours.

Working in small batches, remove balls from freezer and coat with melted bark coating or wafer coating.  Place on wax paper to harden. You can drizzle with contrasting melted coating to decorate. Makes 30 balls.

ALMOND BARK COATING

In double boiler, melt one (20 ounce) package vanilla or chocolate flavored almond bark, stirring constantly. Or microwave at short intervals, stirring between, until melted. When melted add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. If desired stir in oil based coloring.

COMBINATIONS

Devil's Food Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Dark Chocolate Coating

Yellow Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Orange-Colored Vanilla Coating

White Pillsbury Funfetti Cake, White Frosting adding more rainbow sprinkles and rolling in sprinkles after coating.