Caramel Apple Cake Balls

Caramel Apple Cake Balls

  • Makes: 30-50 Balls
  • Active Time: 50-60 Minutes
  • Total Time: 2-3 Hours
  • Tools Required: Double Boiler, Wax Paper, Spatula, Medium Sized Mixing Bowl, Large Mixing Bowl, 8x8x2 Pan, Cooling Rack, Whisk

Ingredients

    • For Cake:

    • Full box Apple Cake Mix
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup applesauce

    • For Frosting:

    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 10 tablespoons butter
    • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar

    • For Coating:

    • 2 bags red Wilton® Candy Melts

Directions

    • For Bread:

    • Preheat oven at 350°F. Lightly grease 9x5 loaf pan. Combine eggs, oil and applesauce. Add mix. Fold together until batter is smooth (about 1 minute).
    • Pour batter into pan and spread, filling corners and leveling top.
    • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely. Crumble into large mixing bowl. Set aside.

    • For Frosting:

    • Melt brown sugar and 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and remove. Whisk in cream, blending well. Cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
    • Place remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Slowly pour in cooled brown sugar mixture while continuing to beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition until completely smooth. Chill slightly for a firmer texture, stirring occasionally (about 35 minutes).
    • Once cooled, fold together with cooled cake mixture and return to refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to work with while rolling.
    • Once firm, roll mixture into walnut sized balls and place on wax paper- lined baking sheet. Return to freezer to firm.
    • Using double boiler, fill bottom halfway with water and bring to simmer. Remove from heat and pour in Wilton® Candy Melts, stirring until smooth. Using fork, gently drop and cover cooled cake balls, working quickly due to the candy's tendency to harden. Repeat process until all balls are covered. Return to freezer to solidify. Best served cold.

Recipe Summary

Use with

Applesauce Cake Mix

Fresh Ingredients

Eggs, Butter, Heavy Whipping Cream, Cream Cheese

Staples

Vegetable Oil, Applesauce, Light Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Powdered Sugar, Wilton® Candy Melts

Tools

Double Boiler, Wax Paper, Spatula, Medium Sized Mixing Bowl, Large Mixing Bowl, 8x8x2 Pan, Cooling Rack, Whisk

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If you haven't yet experienced it, you haven't fully lived - the cake ball. A deliciously innovative invention for all loyal cake fanatics out there. Moist, delicious apple cake combined with a sweet caramel cream cheese frosting, all rolled up and dipped in delicate red candy coating. These are amazing little treats to store in the freezer and have on hand for the sweet tooth in your family. Perfect for holiday parties and desserts on the go, you're sure to be sad when they're gone!