Grinch Cake Balls are easy to make using a boxed cake mix and so festive. It is such a cute Christmas dessert and it’s topped with a candy heart.
Whether you are looking for a holiday treat for movie night or a party, Grinch Cake Ball recipe is the cutest treat. I also love to make Grinch Pretzels and it’s easy enough to make several Grinch Desserts during the holiday season.
Gather the family and watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and enjoy these Grinch treats. It’s one of the Best Red Velvet Desserts.
What's in this post: Grinch Cake Balls
Why You Will Love This
- It uses a cake mix. This is such an easy recipe using a box mix.
- Fun and Festive. Each treat is adorned in festive Christmas colors for a holiday dessert.
- Rich and Delicious. Not only do they look cute, but they are so delicious.
Ingredients
- Red velvet cake mix. Plus, the ingredients called for on the box mix.
- Cream Cheese frosting. You can use any brand you love or make Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe.
- White almond bark. I like to use almond bark because it melts so smoothly.
- Green Gel Food Coloring. Gel food coloring is best, and the color is so vibrant.
- Red Heart Sprinkles. These are so festive on top of the cake balls.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations and Substitutions
- Green Candy Melts. Swap the almond bark for green candy coating.
- Grinch Cake Pop. Insert a lolliop stick before dipping to make cake pops.
- Cake Flavor. Swap the red velvet for other flavors if desired. However, we love red velvet because it is the perfect Christmas cake.
- White Chocolate. Substitute white chocolate for almond bark if you prefer.
- Red Candy Hearts. If you can’t find the sprinkles, you can use small red candy hearts.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Bake the cake and allow to cool. Then crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2. Combine the cream cheese frosting and crumbled cake mix. Make sure it is mixed together really good.
Step 3. From the mixture into balls. I used a cookie scoop to make them all uniform. Freeze for about 15 minutes before coating.
Step 4. Melt the almond bark using a microwave-safe bowl and add food coloring. Insert a toothpick into each cake pop and dip them into the melted chocolate and place on the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 5. Top each ball with a heart sprinkle. Make sure to do this before they set or it will not stick.
Step 6. Continue until all of the balls are dipped and decorated. Then allow to set at room temperature to harden for at least 30 minutes.
Pro Tips
- Gel food coloring is suggested. Make sure to use gel food coloring as liquid food coloring will cause the almond bark to seize.
- Lined Baking Sheet. Cleanup is easier if you use a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cookie Scoop. Use a cookie scoop to make all of the same sized balls. It also makes it so fast and easy.
- Top with the candy heart right away. You need to add this before the coating dries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
This can often happen if the cake balls are too cold. It is important to only leave them in the freezer for the allotted amount of time. Any longer and they will be too cold and result in a cracked coating.
The mixture will seize if you use regular food coloring instead of gel. It will also harden if the mixture is overcooked. Do not burn it or over cook it.
It should be melted in 30 second intervals to prevent it from scorching. Make sure to stir in between each interval.
More Easy Grinch Recipes
- Grinch Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies
- Grinch Brownies
- Easy Grinch Popcorn Recipe
- Easy Grinch Cookies
- Grinch Dip Recipe
- Easy Grinch Oreo Truffles
I can’t wait for you to make these. Once you do, please come back and leave a comment!
Grinch Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 1 box Red velvet cake mix and ingredients called for on box
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- 1 pound white almond bark
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- Red Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
- Make cake and bake according to box instructions.
- Crumble up your cake into a large bowl.
- Add your cream cheese frosting to your crumbled cake and stir everything together till blended.
- Shape mixture into about 50 cake balls and place on a lined cookie sheet.
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Heat the almond bark by microwaving for 1 minute. Stir well. Then continue to heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the almond bark is completely melted.
- Add in the gel green food coloring and stir until you have your preferred color.
- Stick a toothpick into each cake pop and dip them into the melted almond bark covering completely. Shake off excess and return to the baking sheet.
- Place a heart sprinkle on each cake ball before the almond bark sets.
- Let the cake balls sit at room temperature until the almond bark hardens. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
