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Lucky Green No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 20 -24 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate coating in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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