Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cream 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in 4 eggs, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of fresh orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture, alternating with orange juice and buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat together cream cheese and 0.5 cup of unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually sift in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining orange zest, mixing until fluffy.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces and mix into frosting until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and place on parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt orange candy melts with coconut oil. Dip lollipop sticks into candy melts before inserting into cake balls. Coat each ball in melted candy melts and tap off excess.
- Allow to set upright in a styrofoam block. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with extra orange zest once hardened.
Nutrition
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and chill cake balls before dipping.