Cake Balls: Amazingly Delicious Bite-Size Treats

I'm late to the Cake Ball game, but this book sounded intriguing, so I bought it. I looked through it and saw that most of the recipes appealed to me, seemed easy to create, and came with clear instructions. When I made some, they turned out pretty good for a first try, appealing to the family by looking and tasting good. If this sort of thing appeals to you, this book is a great introduction into the cake ball world.

After seeing cake balls on TV and being unable to find them for purchase I decided to make them myself. This book appeared to be the best choice I could find on Amazon so I ordered it and started making the recipes. The basic recipes for cake and icings to use to make the balls are good and easy to follow (I haven't tried using commercial cake mixes or canned icings). So far I've been very successful using only the information from this book.Using the basic recipes and instructions you can make a variety of different cake balls by experimentation. I have also used the recipes exactly as given for a number of balls and have never been disappointed. I do tend to add more icing to the crumbled cake for making the balls, but that's a matter of taste. Although I can't compare this book to others (I've only used this one book) I don't think you could go wrong with this excellent, to-the-point book. It has excellent photos of the finished cakeballs along with a lot of practical advice on each step of making the cakeballs.I have personally tried the following recipes, all with great success: Chocolate Toffee, Chocolate Butterscotch, Chocolate Pistachio, Triple Chocolate, Cinnamon Streusel, Irish Cream, Dreamsicle, Tres Leches. I created my own creations using brownie mix and Andes Mints. When you dip the frozen cookie balls in your coating (I use melted chips, mostly) the coating hardens very quickly leading to nice, smooth coatings that can be placed on your plate with almost no disturbance to the beautiful coating. Don't hesitate trying the drizzling of the cakeballs for a nice, professional-looking finish. I add little items to the top to code the types of balls, such as a small piece of Andes Mints, a chip of chocolate, a sprinkling of colored sugar, etc. Some material doesn't make good coating material, such as peanut butter chips (too stiff). Some experimentation is advised, but you can certainly with just a little practice and experimentation create fabulous tasting and appearing cake balls. I'll try to add a picture of some of my creations.

my wife got this and made like 100 balls for a party they were a hit all though iv been eating left over balls for the past 2 months if you get this and make them i warn you, you cant eat more than 2 of these at a sitting they are rich but well worth it

The authors gave options for using store bought cake mixes or their personal cake recipes. I like having a choice. I also purchased a copy for someone who sent cake balls as an occasional treat to her husband's co-workers. They are now moving out of Texas. I thought the cookbook would be something special as the authors own a local bake shop featuring their wonderful treats. The recipes are easy to follow and are beautifully illustrated.

I have used several of the recipies with success. The cakes are good even before you make them into cakepops. If you already know how to make cakepops then this is good for new recipie ideas.

This is a very fun book. I have wanted to make cake pops but was leary of trying them. I have made them and they are a lot of fun. The book came very quickly and in great condition. I would order again from this person. Thank You.

I liked the book as it had some good ideas. I am glad I don't have to put everything on a stick. I had a hard time with my first recipe but I believe it was because of the chocolate I was using. I have found it is easier to dip the cake rolls in chocolate if I add a little bit of Crisco shortening to the chocolate. It seems to go on easier and looks nicer when it hardens.

Great photos make it easy to follow recipes.

Have only made one recipe but very delicious. Step by step illustrated recipes and easy execution. Highly recommend this book!

the quality of the photos is very good and the recipes are very well explained, so easy to follow up. Great book!

Dieses Buch ist schon alleine zum Anschauen sehr, sehr schön. Man bekommt richtig Lust aufs Backen. Ich habe mir einige Rezepte ins Deutsche übersetzt und werde demnächst loslegen. Das gibt sicher ein paar schöne Weihnachtsgeschenke.

This book is full of delicious yummy recipes for cake balls- the new cupcake alternative! They are fun and easy to make and super moreish.My only slight criticism- they should make a UK version.

I have done a few recipies on this book everyone loved them I have told them to buy the book