Sunday, June 14, 2009

Butterfinger Cake Balls

There is a reality to be faced. It is summer, time to party, don't want to eat healthy. There, I said it. So, rather then apologizing everytime I post something scandalous, such as this, let's just face the facts, I love my treats!

I am a bit obsessed with cakeballs at the moment. I actually lay awake at night thinking of different combinations I can do with them. They are such a fun, different and delicious dessert to serve to guests, and there are about a million different combinations.

This combination was really yummy. I loved the yellow cake mix with chocolate frosting, and the Butterfinger on top was just another delicious bonus. I still maintain that milk chocolate is the best for dipping, as I tried that and semi-sweet again. The only thing I would do differently is adding chopped Butterfinger right on the cake itself, as well as on top. Next time right?

Ingredients

1 yellow cake mix
1 tub chocolate frosting
1 large bag milk chocolate chips
3-4 large Butterfingers bars crumbled

Directions

Bake yellow cake according to directions. Once mostly cooled, crumble into a bowl. Stir in chocolate frosting until completely combined into a dough. Roll into small balls. Insert toothpicks for easy dipping and freeze for 1-2 hours.

Once the cake balls are hardened, melt your chocolate. I have melted it in a double boiler, and I have melted it in the microwave, and I can't tell much of a difference, you just want to move quickly. Right after dipping them in chocolate, dip the tops in the candy, and place on wax paper, candy side down, for at least an hour to dry.

Turn over so balls are candy side up and devour. Try to stop at just one, I dare ya!

40 comments:

Heather S-G said...

Yummmmyyyy!!!!

theUngourmet said...

Those look so good! I love Butterfingers!

the twins said...

wow, those look delicious!

Rebekah said...

oh my!!!!!!!!!!!

Katy ~ said...

Teresa, HUGS! You are a woman after my own heart!!!

Love Butterfingers. These look fab!

sara cardon said...

Looking at them make my mouth start watering again...Heaven!!

Jenn said...

Mmmmm...I'll take 2 dozen please because one will not be enough.

Alissa said...

Scandalous indeed!!!!! I too am in LOVE with this combination! Butterfingers are one of my faves:)

Leslie said...

stop at just one??? No, not me!

Reeni said...

These are such decadent treats!! Love the butterfingers!!

Melanie said...

Wow, those top any cake balls I've ever made or tasted, I am sure! They look phenomenal.

Kathy said...

Mmmmm, Butterfinger is my favorite!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh no! I thnk you made me join you in the obsession for cakeballs. These look awesome!

MaryBeth said...

I am right there with you sister...pass the cake balls

Coleens Recipes said...

My all time favorite candy bar is a Butterfinger, you KNOW I'm going to try this one!

Mary said...

These butterfinger balls are so delicious!

Lara said...

My husband would bow at my feet in gratitude if I made these yummy looking treats for him!

Netts Nook said...

My favorite they look perfect.

Debbie said...

Oh, please pass me one of those...or maybe two!!!!

Erica said...

mmm oh my gosh! I need to bring these with me to a party this summer! Everyone will rave!

Angela said...

Mmmm, those look fabulous! Can't get better than cake balls WITH butterfingers. :)

Anonymous said...

I would eat every last one of those.

Denise said...

Wow, these look awesome. They wouldnt last long at my house

Sara said...

I definitely need to jump on the cake ball bandwagon, these look delicious!

Melody said...

Who could eat just one?!?!?! These look amazing. What a great addition to something I already thought was perfect!

Julie said...

If you're going to lay awake thinking about something...it may as well be cake balls!

Barbara Bakes said...

These would be great at a party!

Pam said...

Oh my - these look amazing. I know I would eat way too many of them.

Cristine said...

You're killing me! Send some my way, please!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!! Um, pretty sure those are insulin worthy! :D

Sweta (My Indian Dietitian) said...

Yummy,yummy,YUMMY!! Love it :)

Justin said...

wow, I totally love butterfinger bars, so this sounds really exciting

Selba said...

Yummmm... this is awesome!

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

These look sinfully yummy! Make them with Skor of Heath bars! YUM!!!

Trish said...

Hey...I just tried my first cake balls....come on by to see me. I agree...these are super easy and you can pull off those 'I want to marry you' comments in relatively no time at all...Yum Yum was the response I got from work!

http://themadchemist-trish.blogspot.com/

Rachel said...

Your cake balls look heavenly...butterfingers are one of my favorite candies!!!

I had to laugh at the latest comment you left on my blog (re: the spinach dip)! There have been so many nights where I've been tempted to make a particular recipe all for myself (after putting the kids to bed) and just curl up on the couch and chow down! :)

Creative Classroom Core said...

MMMMM! Gooey and delicious!

Judy said...

These look so delicious and easy. Great party food. Thanks for visiting my blog. Let me know if you'd like to exchange links. I'll add you to my blogroll if you add me to yours.

Ingrid_3Bs said...

Puuuuuuuuuuuleeeeese! Your a girla fter my own heart! Bring on the sweet treats and NO apologies!
~ingrid

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