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Peppermint Cake Balls

November 16, 2021 By Gretchen 5 Comments

Peppermint Cake Balls are a great addition to the holiday cookie platter!

They look so awesome and they taste even better!

Peppermint Cake Balls

Technically not a cookie but I added this one to my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies recipe series anyway!

The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies VEGAN!

12 Days of Christmas Cookies

I am not a big fan of candy canes so I was a bit on the fence about rolling these balls so completely in the crushed canes.

Thinking that only a true candy cane lover would appreciate them

Peppermint Cake Balls

But I as so wrong!

They are so good!

Easy to make and even easier to eat

These little balls of peppermint bliss are a awesome way to add pizzazz to your holiday dessert offerings!

You can use whatever combination of cake and buttercream recipe you like the best

My American style buttercream is my go-to recipe

And I recently started making a No Shortening version that stays ultra white

No Shortening Buttercream Icing Recipe

Combined with your favorite recipe for cake

The Best Vegan Vanilla Cake Recipe

The Best Vegan Vanilla Cake Recipe

Some vegan white chocolate for dipping and of course those crushed up candy canes

They last for weeks too so this is one holiday project you can start before the all chaos does!

Check out some other really easy ideas to make your holiday baking a breeze!

Cookie Butter Crunch Balls
Cookie Butter Balls
Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bites
Apple Pie Bites
Snowball Cookies
Snowball Cookies

Cookie Butter Crunch Balls

Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bites

Snowball Cookies

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR HOW TO MAKE THESE PEPPERMINT CAKE BALLS

Peppermint Cake Balls

Oh by the way, I am scooping the cake balls with a #100 scoop

And dipping in King David White Chocolate

With this Candy and Chocolate Dipping fork

 

5.0 from 1 reviews
Peppermint Cake Balls
 
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Prep time
45 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
The measure for the buttercream below is from ½ cup - 1 cup because I feel like everyone likes their cake balls slightly different . I tend to go super creamy so I go heavier on the buttercream, but use your judgement and only add a little at a time until you get to your perfect consistency
Also, I used the American buttercream recipe
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • ½ Recipe of your favorite Vanilla Cake
  • ½ - 1 cup of your favorite Buttercream recipe
  • Peppermint Oil or Extract I used oil so I only used about 10 drops total, this is something you will also have to taste as you go
  • Crushed Candy Canes 1½ cup
  • Vegan White Chocolate 1½ cups (approx 12 ounces)
Instructions
  1. Bake you cake recipe and prepare the buttercream ahead of time
  2. Once the cake is completely cooled, break it up in a large bowl and add the vanilla buttercream and ½ cup of the crushed candy canes and peppermint oil
  3. Mix to the consistency you desire by adding more or less buttercream to taste
  4. Scoop the balls onto parchment lined sheet pans and then roll them for perfect shape. *Be sure to wear gloves to prevent any bacteria getting trapped inside the cake balls! No one wants to bite into a moldy cake ball!
  5. Refrigerate while you melt the vegan white chocolate then dip them to coat completely, be sure to roll them into the crushed candy cakes before the chocolate sets
Notes
Cake balls can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, but are best in the refrigerator for up to 3weeks
3.5.3226

 

 

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  1. Megan

    November 29, 2018 at 5:37 am

    Are all candy canes vegan or do you use a particular brand?

    Reply
    • Gretchen

      November 29, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      I always check the labels for anything weird, but unless you call the company you can’t really know if the sugar is processed with bone char.

      Reply
  2. Lisa

    December 5, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    I need to temper some regular chocolate. I live at 5200 ft. elevation. Would I use different temps or the same? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Gretchen

      December 5, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      I believe for tempering it is the same CLICK HERE FOR MORE

      Reply
  3. Ann

    December 3, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    These are so good! I tested crushed candy canes and crushed soft melt-away mints. Definitely liked the soft ones better. Theses are definitely a new tradition.

    Reply

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