Crowd-Pleasing St Patrick’s Day Cake Balls That’ll Have Everyone Feeling Lucky

Looking for a magical treat that’ll make everyone at your St. Patrick’s Day celebration feel lucky? These irresistible cake balls are a secret weapon for class parties and festive gatherings!

I love that they start with a simple cake mix and transform into adorable, bite-sized treats that look totally professional. The best part? You can make them ahead of time, and trust me, they disappear faster than you can say, “Leprechaun!”

Kids can help roll the balls and add the sprinkles, making baking day a fun family activity. With a creamy white chocolate coating and a festive green interior, these treats are pure gold!

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Equipment You Will Need

• Oven
• 13×9 cake pan
• Stand mixer
• Spatula/food scraper
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Parchment paper
• Medium microwave-safe bowl
• Airtight container

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• Total Time: 50-55 minutes
• Yield: 36-48 cake balls

Ingredients

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For the cake:

1 package white or yellow cake mix

1 cup water

½ cup oil

3 eggs

Green food coloring

For the frosting:

4 cups powdered sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons milk

For the decoration:

2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts

3 tablespoons St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a 13×9 cake pan. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides often.
3. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely.
4. For the frosting – in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine about half of the powdered sugar with the softened butter, vanilla and salt.
5. Mix on low speed until combined, scraping the sides often.
6. Add in the remaining powdered sugar and the milk. Mix on low until combined. Scrape down the sides and then mix on medium speed for about a minute or until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
7. Once the cake is cool, break it into pieces and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer.
8. Add in about 1 cup of the frosting (you can always add more if the cake appears dry and doesn’t stick together when pressed).
9. Using the paddle attachment, mix the crumbled up cake and the frosting on low just until combined.
10. Use a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to measure out and roll the dough into small balls.
11. Line on a sheet of parchment until all the dough is rolled out.
12. Transfer the dough to the fridge or freezer and allow to chill for about 15-30 or until firm.
13. Just prior to removing the dough balls from the fridge/freezer, melt the white chocolate.
14. Place the white chocolate / candy melts in a medium microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments. Stir until smooth.
15. Remove the dough and use a spoon to dip one cake ball in the melted white chocolate at a time.
16. Carefully tap the excess white chocolate along the side of the bowl and transfer the dipped cake ball back to the parchment.
17. Immediately sprinkle with the St. Patrick’s themed sprinkles. White chocolate sets fast, especially on a chilled dough.
18. If dough begins falling apart, consider adding more frosting and/or chilling again to firm up the dough.

Notes

• Storage: Cake balls are best stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Author: Little Party Pixie
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
• Category: Sweet Treats

More Inspiration for St Patrick’s Day and Beyond

While these festive cake balls are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t limit this recipe to March! The basic formula works beautifully year-round – just switch up the food coloring and sprinkles to match any holiday or celebration. Try red and green for Christmas, orange and black for Halloween, or team colors for game day parties. The possibilities are endless!

Ready to plan your ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration? Explore more festive ideas:

• Planning a grown-up gathering? Don’t miss our Guide to Traditional (and Not-So-Traditional) Irish Drinks, complete with non-alcoholic options and creative green mocktails perfect for any celebration.

• Looking for kid-friendly activities without the mess? Our Low-Mess St. Patrick’s Day Crafts guide features creative projects using everyday materials that won’t leave your house looking like a leprechaun’s workshop exploded.

• Transform your home or classroom into an Irish wonderland with our Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Party Activities Guide, packed with decoration ideas, games, and printable activities that keep kids engaged and entertained.

• For more festive treats that’ll make everyone feel lucky, check out our Kid-Approved St. Patrick’s Day Sweets collection, featuring everything from shamrock shakes to rainbow popcorn.

Don’t forget to check out our other holiday-themed treats for year-round party inspiration!

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