Description

These Shamrock No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles are a fun and festive treat, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or anytime you want a bite-sized, cake-flavored dessert. With a smooth, creamy center infused with vanilla and peppermint and a crisp chocolate shell, these truffles are a delicious balance of sweetness and texture. Best of all, they require no baking, making them an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!

Ingredients

For the Truffles:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
3–4 tablespoons milk
5–6 drops green food coloring
2 tablespoons sprinkles

For the Coating:

- 16 ounces milk or white chocolate coating
- Additional sprinkles for decoration

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Instructions

Make the Truffle Dough: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in the cake mix, flour, salt, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Add milk gradually until the dough reaches a moldable consistency. Stir in green food coloring and sprinkles.
Form the Truffles: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate coating in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place back on the parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with decorations before the chocolate sets.
Chill & Serve: Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate has hardened, about 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

- For a richer flavor, use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the coating.
- Heat-treat the flour and cake mix by microwaving them for 1 minute to eliminate bacteria.
- For a festive twist, swap peppermint extract for almond or vanilla for a different flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American