Mix and match any cake and icing flavor. The variations are unlimited, and they can be nicely packaged and given as gifts.  Sarah’s personnel can give you lots of ideas with flavors and confectionery coatings carried at Sarah’s.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (16.5 ounce) package cake

• 1/4 to 1/2 cup prepared frosting

• Confectioners coating of choice

• Lolly sticks

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes.  When cake is done, crumble when cool into a large bowl and stir in the frosting until well blended.  The mixture should be moist enough to roll into balls and still hold there shape.

2. Use a small scoop to form balls of cake mixture.  Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or in the freezer for 15 minutes.

3. Melt the coating in a bowl in the microwave, or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.  Take a few cake balls  out at a time and dip the balls in coating and lay on parchment paper until set.

4. If using a lolly stick, dip end of stick in coating then insert in cake ball till set, then continue dipping your cake balls.

5. If shaping the cake balls, shape after taking out of refrigerator then continue with dipping in coating and decorating.

6. You can make the cake balls ahead of time and store them in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator for several days.

7. Other options:  After forming cake balls you may place on parchment paper and leave on the counter for 24 hours before dipping in confectioners coating.  No refrigerator needed.  Also, may use electric mixer to combing cake and frosting.