Birthday Cake Cheese Ball
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If you’re looking for a fun, unique, and delicious way to celebrate, this Birthday Cake Cheese Ball is the perfect sweet treat. Colorful and full of birthday cake flavor, this dessert cheese ball is a crowd pleaser!
Many of you know how much I love a cheese ball recipe here on Inspired by Charm. Well, recently, I realized I’d never created a dessert-style cheese ball. That needed to change immediately so today I’m sharing this recipe for a Birthday Cake Cheese Ball!
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Birthday Cake Cheese Ball:
I don’t know if it’s the same for you, but birthday cake ranks near the top of my favorite desserts. I’m sure it sounds crazy to some folks. However, I’m even a fan of the classic grocery store birthday cake. Serve it up with a scoop of ice cream, and I’m a happy human. Anyone else? (BTW, for me, it needs to be vanilla cake, vanilla icing, and vanilla ice cream.)
I suppose that’s why a birthday cake-inspired cheese ball seems like an excellent idea. Covered with sprinkles, it’s not only yummy but fun and colorful, too!
How to Make a Birthday Cake Cheese Ball:
The process is simple. Start by whipping together cream cheese and butter.
Next, beat in funfetti cake mix, extra sprinkles, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. There’s just a touch of almond extract in this recipe, but I think it adds a depth of flavor. I personally love desserts with almond extract.
Once everything is incorporated, transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. As you wrap it, shape it into a ball. Then, place the cheeseball in the refrigerator so it can firm up.
Before serving, roll the ball in a bowl filled with sprinkles. It’s at this point that the magic happens! The ball instantly transforms into this colorful sprinkle-coated beauty. What’s not to love!?
After that, your Birthday Cake Cheese Ball is ready to be served. I chose vanilla wafers and shortbread for serving, but feel free to use whatever cookies you like best.
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Obviously, this Birthday Cake Cheese Ball is perfect for a birthday party. However, I think the classic flavor would make it a delicious addition to any get-together. And feel free to change the color of the sprinkles to suit your celebration. The options are endless.
And that’s it, my friends. A dessert cheese ball recipe dressed to impress. Your friends and family will be delighted!
Birthday Cake Cheese Ball Recipe:
Birthday Cake Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) funfetti cake mix*
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 drops almond extract
- Vanilla wafers and shortbread cookies for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the cake mix, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and 1/4 cup of extra sprinkles.
- Once everything is incorporated, transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. As you wrap it, shape it into a ball. Then, place the cheeseball in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours so it can firm up.
- Before serving, roll the ball in a bowl filled with sprinkles.
- After that, your Birthday Cake Cheese Ball is ready to be served. I chose vanilla wafers and shortbread for serving, but feel free to use whatever cookies you like best.
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I am going to print this out and put it in my recipe notebook, my granddaughter cane make this dessert easily, and it can be adapted to Halloween and Christmas with the corresponding sprinkles!
I’ve been following you for a few years now and seriously Michael you need to write cookbook! Your recipes are fun creative and delicious! I’d be the first person in line!
This is so sweet to hear. I’m so nervous that no one would buy it, so I appreciate knowing at least one person would. Thank you!!
xo Michael
Yummmm!!! Definitely going to have to try this one!
Enjoy, Amanda!
xo Michael
Love this clever idea! Thanks for always inspiring creativity. You rock!
Thank you so much!! <3
xo Michael
Very fun idea. However, eating raw cake mix (even if you omit eggs) is not recommended by the FDA since the flour in the cake mix can harbor harmful bacteria. Maybe exposing the cake mix to high temperatures to kill potential pathogens then using it to make cake balls will help?
I’ve added a note to the recipe for anyone concerned with eating raw flour. The cake mix can be microwaved or baked before using in this recipe to prevent any issues.
xo Michael