Description
These Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls are a festive, bite‑size dessert perfect for Independence Day celebrations. Made with a quick vanilla cake base flavored with grape juice, the crumbs are blended with creamy frosting, divided, colored red and blue, then rolled into balls, frozen, and dipped in smooth white chocolate. Finished with sprinkles, they deliver a moist, sweet treat that looks as good as it tastes, ideal for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. For every patriotic celebration.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup frosting (vanilla or cream cheese)
- red food coloring
- blue food coloring
- white chocolate or candy melts
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix with grape juice and bake as directed.
- Cool the cake completely and crumble it into a bowl.
- Mix the crumbs with frosting until smooth.
- Divide the mixture and color one half red and the other half blue.
- Roll each portion into bite‑size balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate and dip each ball, coating evenly.
- Add sprinkles before the coating sets and let cool completely.
Notes
- The grape juice adds moisture and a subtle sweetness. For a richer coating
- use high‑quality white chocolate. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls, patriotic dessert recipe, 4th of July sweets, easy cake ball recipe, how to make cake balls, red white blue treats