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Creamy Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

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Festive, creamy cake truffles shaped like Christmas trees, dipped in silky chocolate and decorated with sprinkles. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a cozy holiday treat that’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vanilla buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
  • Optional: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Green gel food coloring
  • Assorted holiday sprinkles
  • Mini chocolate chips or colored candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Mix for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour into pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely (about 45 minutes).
  4. Crumble cooled cake into fine pieces using hands or a fork.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix cake crumbs with buttercream frosting (and cream cheese if using) until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then shape into a cone or tree shape. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Freeze shaped trees for 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for 40 minutes.
  8. Melt white chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl (30-second intervals, stirring between each). Tint with green gel food coloring.
  9. Dip each chilled tree into melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Tap gently to remove excess and place back on parchment paper.
  10. Immediately decorate with sprinkles, stars, and candies before coating sets.
  11. Let truffles set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  12. Serve on a festive platter or wrap individually for gifting. Best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

Chill truffles before dipping for best results. Use gel food coloring for vibrant green. Decorate immediately after dipping as coating sets quickly. For gluten-free or vegan, substitute cake mix, frosting, and chocolate as needed. Truffles freeze well for up to 2 months.

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