Little balls of addictive goodness, made using cake scraps and buttercream frosting, dipped in chocolate and rolled in toffee chunks. Crack Balls because they are addicting. This is a fun little “recipe” to make when you have cake that has dried out or cake scraps from leveling or shaping a cake. We don’t waste that kind of goodness in my kitchen!
So there I was…leveling my BEST Chocolate Cake, getting ready to frost it, when I looked down to see that there was a lot of cake goodness that I had cut away to level my cakes. Do I throw the scraps away? Why would I do that?? I guess I could have nibbled on it while I worked, but then I had the idea to make a cake pop of sorts out of my cake scraps. This recipe would also work if you have cake that is a few days old and has dried out.
Make these the next time you have some leftover cake and frosting! Mush up (technical term) your cake and frosting and scoop into balls. The amount of frosting needed will depend on how moist your cake is. The balls will be a little wet, so pop them in the freezer for 30-minutes before coating in chocolate.
Get your chocolate and toppings ready to go…I used chopped chunks of B. toffee to roll my balls in:
Crack Balls
Print RecipeIngredients
- **The exact amount of ingredients will depend on how much cake you are using**
- 1-1/2 cups chocolate cake scraps
- 1 tablespoon mocha chip buttercream frosting
- 2 cups chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped toffee (or use sprinkles, nuts or your favorite candy)
Instructions
In a small bowl mix together the cake scraps and frosting. Add enough frosting so that the balls are moist, but not so wet that you can't form them into balls.
Use a small cookie scoop to scoop the mixture into balls. Place balls on parchment paper and freeze for 30-minutes.
After balls have chilled, melt the chocolate in the microwave, stopping every 30-seconds to stir. Dip balls, one at a time, in the melted chocolate and then immediately roll in your topping. Place balls on parchment paper to set.
Notes
Option to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on your preference.
And Boom! Crack Balls!!
Put your balls in a bowl and enjoy!
James was at work when I made these, so I texted him that I was stopping by the firehouse on my way to the gym. I pulled up, rolled my window down and handed him two baggies of Crack Balls. James: “Wow. What are these?” Me: “Crack Balls.” James: “That’s an inappropriate name.” Me: “When have I ever been appropriate?” James: “True hahahaha.” James texted me later to confirm that my Crack Balls are definitely addictive.
Yes I am inappropriate. If you know me then you are laughing right now. If you don’t, then I will probably get a bunch of people who unsubscribe from the blog. I just have a sense of humor folks…don’t take life so seriously 😉
So what do you do with leftover cake scraps and frosting?? What would you roll your balls in? Leave me a comment below!
XOXO,
Kelly
PS-
I have linked this recipe up at the following parties: Meal Plan Monday, Sugar and Spice, Pretty Pintastic Party, Foodie Friday and Reader Tip Tuesday!
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27 Comments
Sarah
February 22, 2018 at 6:30 AMwhat a fun treat! definitely making these next time i have leftover cake (ha, is there such a thing?). 🙂
Kelly
February 22, 2018 at 11:47 AMHehehehe thanks Sarah!! These are fun for those (rare) times we have leftover cake 🙂 XOXO
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
February 22, 2018 at 7:35 AMOH EM GEEEEEE! You had me at cake scraps :). But rolling these in toffee? Um, if I haven’t said it before then I’ll say it now: you’re a genius, Kelly! Happy almost-Friday, my dear!
Kelly
February 22, 2018 at 11:49 AMHehehe thanks Kelsie!! These calls were quickly gobbled up lol. Happy almost weekend my dear 🙂 XOXO
GiGi Eats Celebrities
February 22, 2018 at 11:17 AMBut for serious. THANK YOU for calling these for what they are. THEY ARE TOTAL CRACK!!! At least they look it. But I am pretty sure my mouth would get ADDICTED!
Kelly
February 22, 2018 at 11:50 AMHeheheh thanks GiGi! Your mouth would definitely get addicted 😉 XOXO
Judy
February 22, 2018 at 3:21 PMI can hear my grown sons giving me grief for making anything named crack balls!!
Kelly
February 24, 2018 at 7:24 AMHahaha you can tell him they are Cake Pops then 😉
pglooney
February 22, 2018 at 6:01 PMThese sound dangerous to have around! I don’t like cake so I never have cake scraps around but I now I want to make one for these
Kelly
February 24, 2018 at 7:24 AMHehehe it’s definitely worth making a cake, smooshing it up, and then adding frosting to make these little balls of goodness 🙂 XOXO
Katherine | Love In My Oven
February 22, 2018 at 7:52 PMKellllllllly!! I wish you could send me a whole batch of these right now. NEED! They look SO good!!
Kelly
February 24, 2018 at 7:25 AMThanks Katherine! Perfect for popping into your mouth while mindlessly watching Netflix (not that I would know that or anything) hahaha 🙂
Christina
February 23, 2018 at 9:20 AMI’m not going to lie, you had me the moment you typed “rolled in toffee”. Also when you wrote “crack” and “balls”. I’m trying to avoid sugary foods but you better believe I’m going to plow a pan of these balls on my cheat day! Pinning!
Kelly
February 24, 2018 at 7:38 AMHahahaha I love it! These are definitely worth a cheat day. Thanks for pinning Christina! If you make them, you will have to let me know what you think 🙂 XOXO
Milena Perrine
February 23, 2018 at 12:29 PMLove this idea! Crack balls is super distinctive name too, lol. They look amazing.
Kelly
February 24, 2018 at 7:39 AMThanks Milena!! They taste as good as they look too 🙂
H.A.G.
February 23, 2018 at 6:20 PMThese look amazing and for what it’s worth- the balls thing is funny!
Kelly
February 24, 2018 at 7:43 AMHahahah thanks! I have a weird sense of humor lol 😉
Colleen
February 24, 2018 at 11:46 AMThis reminds me that I have gingerbread cake scraps hanging out in my freezer! Maybe I’ll have to make cake balls for Easter…with lemon cream cheese frosting!
Kelly
February 28, 2018 at 6:23 AMOoooh that sounds yummy Colleen!! You totally have to do that with your leftover cake scraps!! I love the sound of gingerbread cake with lemon cream cheese frosting too. YUM!!
Maria Doss
February 24, 2018 at 12:10 PMThis is such a fun idea Kelly and the name… so appropriate!!! Such a fun project with the kids. Now, I just have to remind myself to bake some extra cake next time.
Kelly
February 28, 2018 at 6:23 AMHehehehe thank you Maria!! I had a lot of fun with this post 😉 The kids would definitely have fun making these! XOXO
laura70ak
February 24, 2018 at 1:45 PMoh dear these look they’r eye perfect for a bake sale–which I HAPPEN TO HAVE coming up for scouts!
Kelly
February 28, 2018 at 6:24 AMThanks Laura!! The scouts would definitely love these at the bake sale….I definitely recommend 😉 XOXO
Amy
March 3, 2018 at 8:27 AMThese Crack Balls are such a great idea! This is way more fun than eating crumbs. I love learning ways to use things up. Thank you for sharing.
Krystle
March 5, 2018 at 6:15 PMThese look dangerously addictive! Do you have a recipe for the mocha chip frosting?
Kelly
March 6, 2018 at 12:55 PMThank you!! I do: https://www.kellylynnssweetsandtreats.com/mocha-chip-buttercream-frosting/ XOXO 🙂