Easy 4th of July Cake Balls recipe. Made with only 5 ingredients, this dessert idea is the perfect last minute treat for Independence day.
I am going on my third year of living in the US, and I somehow don’t have a red, white and blue recipe on my blog yet.
Well, it’s better late than never. Here’s my first attempt at making patriotic treats with these Easy 4th of July Cake Balls. Which, now that I think about it, doesn’t need to be made for July 4th. They are the perfect patriotic treat for memorial day, or any other US specific holiday.
Or, you know, a Thursday. Because I think that cake balls should be enjoyed to celebrate every occasion, even regular weekdays.
Easy 4th of July Cake Balls Ingredients
Key word here is easy, These patriotic cake balls use very minimal ingredients, which makes it perfect for a last minute recipe. All you need is:
- white cake mix
- frosting
- chocolate chips
- coconut oil
- red, white & blue sprinkles
Equipment
- baking sheet (or baking trays)
- parchment paper (or wax paper)
- baking pan
- stand mixer (or hand mixer)
- microwave-safe bowl
Tips
Storage: store these red, white and blue cake balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Can you freeze them? I actually prefer eating these cake balls frozen! You can definitely freeze these cake balls for up to 1 month to make them last longer. When ready to eat, either place in the fridge or eat directly from the freezer. I will say that when you freeze them and defrost them, condensation will form on the outside of the balls. If that doesn’t bother you and don’t want to eat all of the cake balls at once, this option is for you.
Variations
Make cake balls for any occasion. Instead of red, white and blue treats, swap out the type of cake mix, melted chocolate and sprinkles for whatever holiday you are celebrating. I love making a Valentine’s Day version by using red velvet cake mix, melted white chocolate chips and swap out the patriotic sprinkles for red and white ones.
4th of July Cake Pops: Instead of making balls, make red white and blue cake pops! Just make the recipe according to the recipe card, but before dipping into the chocolate coating, add in a lollipop stick or cake pop sticks into the cake pop balls.
More Easy Desserts
Like these Easy 4th of July Cake Balls? Then you’ll love these easy recipe ideas:
- Easy Cake Pops – These cake pops use boxed cake batter, making them a great last minute dessert idea.
- Chocolate Sheet Cake – This delicious cake recipe is my go-to easy sweet treat.
- Birthday Cake Mini Oreo Cheesecakes – My favorite bite size desserts, these mini cheesecakes are a great way to use up softened cream cheese.
And if you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
4th of July Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/3 cup frosting
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- red, white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Bake the cake according to the package instructions. Allow to cool completely.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, mix together the cooled cake and the frosting until fully combined. Set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing until smooth.
- Form the cake mixture into balls using your hands. Dip them in the melted chocolate and place on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the sprinkles.
- Place the cookie sheet in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate is hardened.
Notes
- Placing the cake balls in the freezer to harden the chocolate will cause condensation when they are removed. If you want to be able to serve them at room temperature, allow the chocolate to harden in the fridge.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days, or in the fridge for 1 week.
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What a nice way to show off the colors. I like that it’s subtle and tasteful.
Thank you so much!
I love cake balls! I am always ready to whip some up for the grandkids and, let me tell you, they disappear fast! These cake balls came out so delicious and I sprinkled them with summery sprinkles so we could eat them right away. Also it was an easy enough recipe for my granddaughter to make with a little help.
Oh that makes me so happy to hear 🙂
Congratulations on making a cute and yummy first patriotic treat 😀
I’m getting together with family (pre-July Fourth) and these will be such a hit – as you say…even on a Thursday!
Haha thank you!!
These cake balls are so fun and love how they are made with cake mix! Making these for all the holidays 🙂 Such a delicious treat!!
Hope you love them as much as we do 🙂
This was tasty and easy to make! I will be making it again for Bastille Day coming up, same colors, blue, white and red
Oh nice that’s so perfect!!
So festive and scrumptious! Seriously, aren’t cake balls the best thing ever!? So addictive and always a favorite!
They are so good!! Thanks 🙂
What a perfect 4th of July. Only scared because I know only one would not suffice, and that spells one thing, addictive!.
Nice work!🥰😋
Agree! 🙂
My kids love cake balls! This would be the perfect 4th of July party treat! Thanks for the share – I will have to make these this year!
Let me know if you give them a go!
These cake balls are so cute and super simple to make. I made them just because.. as we don’t celebrate 4th July here in Italy. Definitely now a go to recipe for parties and celebrations!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear!
We love making cake balls and cake pops! The kids will love helping me roll and decorate these 4th of July treats – fun recipe!!
Yay! So glad your family love it 🙂
This is definitely an easy and delicious treat to make for everyone this 4th of July. Yum!
Love a good simple recipe for the summer 🙂
These would be such a fun treat for the fourth of July! Thanks for the recipe share – will be making these!
Yay! Let me know how they go!
Oh my, this cake balls treat looks incredibly yummy and very tasty! An instant favorite especially among kids! A perfect treat for this 4th of July celebration! Loved it!
I am so glad the kids loved them!
So yummy!! Thank you for the easy instructions. We loved them and they were no leftovers. I will remake it again. Love the combination of chocolate frosting and sprinkles.
So so good! I also never have leftovers when I make them 😉