Minty Chocolate Holiday Cake Bites Recipe
These Minty Chocolate Holiday Cake Bites are a delightful no-bake treat that combines rich chocolate cake, creamy peppermint-infused frosting, and chocolate chips, all coated in almond bark and drizzled with melted chocolate. Perfectly festive and easy to make, these bite-sized desserts are ideal for holiday parties and gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes plus chilling and freezing time
- Yield: Approximately 30 cake bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cake Mixture
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade cake batter for a 9×13 pan)
- 1 12.5 ounce can Wholesome! organic chocolate frosting
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Coating and Decoration
- Almond bark, melted (amount as needed to coat cake bites)
- Melted chocolate for drizzling (amount as desired)
- Sprinkles for decorating (amount as desired)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions, baking it slightly underdone to ensure moistness. Allow the cake to cool completely before continuing.
- Prepare Cake Mixture: Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl. Add the entire can of chocolate frosting and peppermint extract. Using clean hands, mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles cookie dough. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Chill and Shape: Place the mixture into the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle. Once chilled, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls. Freeze the balls until they are solid, about 1-2 hours.
- Coat the Bites: Melt the almond bark according to package instructions. Using a fork or dipping tool, roll each frozen cake ball in the melted almond bark to fully coat. Place them on wax paper or foil to set.
- Decorate and Set: Drizzle the coated bites with melted chocolate and add sprinkles on top before the coating hardens. Allow the coating to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Store: Transfer the finished cake bites to the refrigerator or freezer to store until serving. Keep chilled to maintain firmness and freshness throughout the holiday season.
Notes
- Underbaking the cake slightly helps maintain moisture for easier mixing and better texture in the bites.
- Use clean hands when mixing to ensure even incorporation and to avoid melting the frosting prematurely.
- Freezing the balls before coating helps the almond bark adhere nicely and prevents the balls from falling apart.
- Almond bark can be substituted with white chocolate or candy melts for a different flavor or color.
- Store cake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh and firm.