Eggnog Cake Bites

4 from 3 votes

Eggnog Cake Bites are filled with festive holiday flavors and make the perfect party truffle treat.

Prep Time20

Cook Time28

Chill Time30

Total Time1 18

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 128kcal

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Mix together the cake mix, eggs, eggnog and oil until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
15.25 ounces box butter pecan cake mix, 2 large eggs, 1¼ cups eggnog, ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-33 minutes or until the cake springs back when tapped and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely, about 1 hour, and then crumble it completely.
Mix the cream cheese spread into the crumbs until combined and the cake sticks together in a dough fashion.
¾ cup cream cheese spread
Use a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop to make evenly sized cake balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Pour the candy melts into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds and then stir well.
12 ounces bag white candy melts
Continue to heat in 10-15 second increments, stirring well in between, until the candy is completely melted.
Roll a cake ball in the candy coating, allow the excess to drip off and then replace on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle with nutmeg, sprinkles or other garnishes, optional and repeat with each cake ball until all are coated and decorated.
Nutmeg, Sprinkles
Place the decorated cake balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the candy is completely hardened.

Storage:

To Store: Eggnog Cake Bites can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container or bag, for 3-4 days, or for about a week in the refrigerator.
To Freeze: Eggnog Cake Bites can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for 2-3 months.

Tips:

For making well-rounded balls I find using my hands and gently rolling the dough between my palms works the best.
If the coating becomes too thick, you can reheat it in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth.