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Lemon Cake Bites

Aly
Add flavor and character to a simple cake mix and pre-made frosting.
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Total Time 3 hrs
Servings 50 Cake Balls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Box Gluten Free Cake Mix
  • 1 Tub Frosting
  • 2 TBSP GF Cake Enhancer (Optional)
  • 1 Bag Melting Chocolate
  • 5-15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil (Food Grade)
  • Sprinkles (Decorative)
  • Extra Melting Chocolate (Decorative)

Instructions
 

  • If using cake enhancer, mix it into dry cake mix.
  • Mix cake per package instructions.
  • Add flavoring to cake batter. Start with 5 drops, stir, sniff batter, and add a few more drops at a time, if needed.
  • Bake cake according to instructions. Cool on wire rack 10-15 minutes before removing from cake pan.
  • While cake is baking and cooling, mix essential oil into frosting starting with 5-10 drops to start. Taste and adjust flavor according to preference. Set aside.
  • Once cake is cooled, begin to crumble the cake. Break all big chucks of cake. Pro tip: remove outer layer to avoid extra crispy bits.
  • Starting with half the tub, dump frosting into crumbled cake.
  • Mix frosting and cake crumbs together until it forms a solid ball. Round cake mixture into balls 1 tsp to 1 TBSP in size (the smaller the cake bites to more you will get). Place on cookie sheet.
  • Place cookie sheet in fridge until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate according to package.
  • Dip cake balls into chocolate, tapping off excess, and place back on tray.
  • Add sprinkles while chocolate is still wet or tacky. Drizzle with different colored chocolate for a finished look.
  • Let chocolate set until firm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Always check the essential oil you are using does not contain a carrier oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil. Use a quality oil since it will be baked and consumed. I used Young Living Essential Oil because they have a food line, Vitality.
  • Feel free to use flavoring extracts instead of essential oils. Oils not your thing? You can even buy flavored pre-made frosting (lemon or strawberry).
  • Change the color of sprinkles and chocolates for any occasion.