Creative Cake Ball Decorations For Your Dream Wedding

Cake balls are a fun and creative way to add a unique touch to your wedding. You can decorate them in a variety of ways, from simple to more complex designs. For a wedding, you could dip the cake balls in melted white chocolate or use vibrant-coloured candy melts and sprinkles. You can also match the candy melt to your wedding colour and dip them in edible gold dust for a chic look. If you want to get really creative, you can shape the cake balls into footballs or copycat Starbucks' cake pops with light pink candy melts and white sprinkles.

Dipping cake balls in melted chocolate

To dip cake balls in melted chocolate, first make the cake balls by crumbling a cake into a bowl and mixing in frosting until the mixture forms a dough. Roll the dough into balls and place them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before dipping.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave, adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil for every cup of chocolate to make it smooth enough to dip. Dip the cake balls in the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, gold dust, or other toppings of your choice.

If you want to get creative, you can shape the cake balls into footballs or other shapes and use different coloured candy melts to create unique designs. You can also add decorations like tiny white bows or non-perils to make them look more elegant and wedding-appropriate.

Using sprinkles and jimmies

There are many ways to decorate cake balls for a wedding, including using sprinkles and jimmies. You can keep things simple by dipping your cake balls in melted white chocolate, or you can use vibrant-coloured candy melts.

If you want to use sprinkles and jimmies, you can follow these steps:

• Bake a cake in a 9 x 13-inch pan according to the package directions. Leave it to cool and then crumble it into a large bowl.
• Add frosting to the cake crumbs. You can use a food processor to mix the cake until it forms fine crumbs, or you can break it up by hand for coarser crumbs.
• Gradually add more frosting until the mixture forms a dough. You don't want to add too much at once, so start small and add more as needed.
• Roll the dough into 1 1/2" balls and place them in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before dipping.
• Melt chocolate in the microwave, adding about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for every cup of chocolate to make it smooth enough for dipping.
• Dip the cake balls into the melted chocolate and then immediately cover them with sprinkles and jimmies. You can use a variety of colours and sizes to create a fun and festive look.
• Place the decorated cake balls on a cookie sheet and let the chocolate set.

You can also match the candy melts to your wedding colours and dip the cake balls in edible gold dust for an elegant touch.

Adding edible gold dust

There are many ways to decorate cake balls for a wedding. You can keep things simple and dip your balls in melted white chocolate or get creative and use vibrant coloured candy melts and various sizes of sprinkles and jimmies.

If you want to add some edible gold dust to your cake balls, start by matching the candy melt to your wedding colour. You can then dip the cake balls in edible gold dust. This will give them a chic, elegant look.

To prepare the cake balls, mix cake crumbs in a food processor until they are fine. If you don't have a food processor, break the cake into pieces by hand until you have coarse crumbs. Mix in half of the frosting, adding more gradually until the mixture forms a dough. Use a scoop to create 1 1/2" balls, then place them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before dipping.

Melt chocolate in the microwave, adding about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for every cup of chocolate. This will make the chocolate smooth enough for dipping. You can then dip your cake balls in the chocolate and decorate them with gold dust.

Shaping cake balls into footballs

First, prepare your cake balls by baking a cake and crumbling it into a large bowl. Add frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until you have a dough-like consistency. Use a scoop to portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Place the cake balls in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up.

Next, it's time to melt your chocolate. You can use white, milk, or dark chocolate, depending on your preference. Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate to thin it out and make it easier to dip the cake balls.

Once your chocolate is ready, dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are completely coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.

Now comes the fun part—shaping your cake balls into footballs! Using your hands, gently shape each chocolate-covered cake ball into an oval shape, resembling a football. You may need to reheat your chocolate if it starts to harden and crack as you shape the cake balls.

Finally, add the finishing touches to your football-shaped cake balls. Use white candy melts or icing to pipe on the laces and any other details you desire. You can even add tiny white bows or non-perils for extra decoration.

And there you have it! Shaped cake balls that are perfect for a wedding with a football theme or as a fun treat for your guests.

Coating cake balls in candy melts

To coat cake balls in candy melts, you can follow these steps:

First, you need to bake a cake and crumble it into a large bowl. Then, add frosting to the cake crumbs and combine until you have a dough-like mixture. You can use a food processor to mix the cake until it is fine crumbs, or you can break it up by hand. Next, roll the mixture into balls and place them in the refrigerator for around 15 minutes before dipping. While the balls are chilling, melt your chosen candy melts. You can use white, light pink, or any vibrant colour to match your wedding theme. You can also add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for every cup of candy melts to make the coating smoother and easier to dip.

Once the cake balls are chilled and your candy melts are melted, you can start dipping! Carefully dip each ball into the melted candy coating, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the coated cake balls on a cookie sheet or tray to set. If you want to add sprinkles or other decorations, do so while the coating is still wet so they stick. You can also get creative and use edible gold dust or tiny white bows to add a touch of elegance to your wedding cake balls.

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