This Cake Batter Cheeseball has the delicious flavor of cake batter mixed in with cream cheese for a sweet, and not savory, cheeseball. Great as an appetizer or dessert!
You all went goo goo for my Peanut Butter Cheeseball, so I figured with the holiday season its about time I share another variety. This cake batter cheese ball is another sweet / dessert type cheese ball that is perfect for a holiday party, birthday party, or just for a game night with a couple friends.
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This cake batter cheese ball is super easy to make, you’ll beat together some cream cheese and butter, and then mix in some cake mix (not prepared, just the dry mix), vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. You can stir in some sprinkles too if you want. Chill and then coat the whole thing in LOTS more sprinkles.
Since this cheese ball is sweet you can still serve it for an appetizer, but its great for an easy dessert too. Serve it with graham cracker sticks, vanilla wafers and pretzels if you want.
I just love cake batter, but I always feel bad eating too much of it because the raw eggs – this cake batter cheese ball is the perfect alternative! Its got the same great cake batter tastes, but its egg free, and I must say its completely delicious!
Adapted from this recipe.
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Cake Batter "Cheese Ball"
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cake mix (dry)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Beat your cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add in your butter and beat till smooth.
- Mix in your cake mix, vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of sprinkles. (optional)
- Scoop your mixture into a large piece of plastic wrap.
- Wrap the plastic wrap around the mixture and roll/form into a ball.
- Place into fridge for 1 hour or until cheese ball is mostly firm.
- Spread remaining 1/2 cup sprinkles onto a large flat plate.
- Remove cheese ball from wrap and roll it into the sprinkles. Press sprinkles into the empty spots if necessary.
- Place cheese ball into freezer for about 1 hour. (If freezing over night, remove to thaw 30 minutes before serving)
- Serve with cookies, graham crackers, pretzels and more.
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Dana says
I had a container of sprinkles just sitting in the cabinet, apparently waiting for this recipe. It was a huge hit with kids and grownups. We will definitely be making this again!
Jenn says
Love this recipe! Used chocolate cake mix, and a heart shaped pan for Valentine’s Day. Red/pink sprinkles on top and mini chocolate chips on the sides. It’s a great recipe. Thank you! https://photos.app.goo.gl/O8sqhy0Hy7G3BPz83
Aimee says
yum! Now I definitely need to try it with a chocolate cake mix! Great idea!
Kathy says
I made this into bite-size cake balls — Sooooooo delicious! They remind me of a treat my Mom made when I was small. I plan on using ‘Thanksgiving’ sprinkles and taking them to our family get-together next week! Thank you so much, Aimee! Love your blog!
Aimee Berrett says
Thats such a fun idea Kathy! I bet they are so tasty as little mini balls (because mini is always better 😉 and the Thanksgiving sprinkles will be so cute! Thanks for the continued support 🙂
Kathleen Rupff says
Aimee, the bite size balls were a big hit! Also made some using chocolate cake batter mix, rolled in Christmas sprinkles… Yummy! Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
This is SO fun! And who can say no to cake batter?
Aimee Berrett says
My thoughts exactly. Thanks Denise!
Karen says
Oh my gosh!! Cake mix in a cheeseball!! I have to try this one Aimee. It looks amazing. I love cake mixes so much!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you so much Karen! It definitely needs to go on your list!!
Kelly says
This cheeseball is so fun and festive! I love anything cake batter and the sprinkles make this so pretty!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh my gosh! Why have I never tried a sweet cheeseball before?? This is seriously the most genius appetizer I’ve ever seen. Love all the sprinkles!!
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks Sarah! I’ve made a couple dessert cheeseballs now and they are irresistible! You’ll have to try one!
Denise says
Just a question, does the recipe call for 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar or should one of the powdered sugar be something else, like brown sugar?
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks so much for catching that! It should be 1 1/2 cups cake mix, and 1 cup powdered sugar!