“Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles”

Looking for a fun kitchen project for the kids to create for all you Mom’s celebrating Mothers Day? Nothing if more fun than watching kids in the kitchen. Watching flour and sugar fly everywhere and telling them to stop eating the cookie dough. How many times have you said this in the wake of all the fun? Well have no fear of the kiddos eating the dough. If you’ve never heard of edible dough, get ready for the treat of all times with Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles. I made these for Easter and brought them to work. These delectable truffles were an instant hit. The perfect kid project and not to mention fun to eat by all. Addicting doesn’t even cover it.

Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles

Why were Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles such a hit you ask? Starting with cake mix mixed with flour, sugar and the addition of colored sprinkles, how can you go wrong? Kids love sprinkles and for all you Mom’s how can you resist their effort. The creamy texture is irresistible which is sweet but not too sweet. I consider these truffles the best pop of dessert or sugar craving fix known at the moment. Furthermore, how much fun can be had by choosing your own colored sprinkles and coloring for the almond bark. Make a theme out of your truffles like using Mom’s favorite color.

Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles

Use chocolate cake mix and chocolate almond bark instead of yellow cake mix and white almond bark. Chocolate truffles are really pretty with gold sprinkles. Let the kids use their imagination and create from the heart. A fun time will definitely be had by all in addition to Happy Mothers Day wishes to Mom.

Take the time this weekend to create a special moment in your household and celebrate Mom. My Mom was the rock of my family and all those special memories come to mind each and every Mothers Day since her passing. Cherish each and every moment with Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles as a sweet treat because she is worth it. Happy Mothers Day to all Mom’s.

Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles

Sprinkle Cake Batter Truffles

1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 cup boxed yellow cake mix

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 t. pure vanilla extract

1/8 t. fine sea salt

3 to 4 T. milk

2 T. colored sprinkles (your choice)

8 squares (16 oz.) almond bark

4 T. boxed yellow cake mix

Wilton food coloring

Colored sprinkles (your choice)

Mix butter and sugar until well combined with electric mixer. Add in cake mix, flour, salt, vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Add in 3 T. milk, adding in more if needed to make a firm pliable dough. Mix in sprinkles by hand.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined jelly roll or baking sheet pans.

Place pan in refrigerator for 15 minutes until firm.

While dough balls are chilling, melt almond bark in microwave and add drops of food coloring as desired. Quickly stir in cake mix until well combined.

Using a fork, dip dough balls in almond bark and shake off excess. Place balls back on parchment and shake on sprinkles. Continue to dip remaining balls and sprinkle.

Place truffles back in refrigerator to chill and serve. Store in airtight container.

Note: Chocolate boxed cake mix and chocolate almond bark can be used for a different flavor variety.