"BOXWOOD SHRUB" CAKE BALLS
In this whimsical decoration for Martha's special Easter cake, a basic vanilla cake is baked, crumbled and mixed with buttercream and formed into balls. The balls are then rolled in green nonpareils to resemble clipped boxwood hedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 30 to 35
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter with sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 minute. Add egg; beat well. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, beating until combined. Add milk and vanilla, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary; beat until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack and let cool completely.
- Crumble cake into a bowl until no large lumps remain. Add buttercream; stir until combined.
- Place nonpareils in a small bowl. Using your hands, roll half of cake mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls (heaping teaspoons); working with one at a time, roll balls in nonpareils, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Roll remaining cake mixture into 3/4-inch balls (scant teaspoons) and roll in nonpareils, pressing lightly to adhere. (You should have about 14 of each.) Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Decorated cake balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
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anzla Raja (‫مرشد‬‎)
[email protected]The cake balls were a bit dry. I would recommend adding more moisture to the recipe, such as milk or yogurt.
Jerry Kawah
[email protected]I found that the cake balls were a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the recipe.
Thuba Seth
[email protected]These cake balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Hls GoDx
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about using boxwood shrub in a cake ball, but I'm so glad I tried it. It gives them a really unique and delicious flavor.
Tonmoy Ahomed
[email protected]These cake balls are a great way to use up leftover cake. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.
official Bboy
[email protected]I've made these cake balls several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
rahman afghan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cake balls. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
SHOISHOB AHMED
[email protected]These cake balls are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Rizwan Saleem
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cake balls. The boxwood shrub gives them a unique and delicious taste.
Myomyint Naing
[email protected]These cake balls are the perfect size for a party. They're small enough to eat in one bite, but they're still satisfying.
Malik Baiche
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these cake balls without any problems. They turned out great!
Matrika Prasad Bhandari
[email protected]These cake balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.