Dessert Friday! Cake batter, cake batter, and more cake batter!

Late post today. I had a job interview that was out of town and I went to the gym before that. I did get to visit with a friend after the interview, so it wasn't a long drive/quick trip/long drive home. I think it went well, so *fingers crossed*!

I made a "cake mix" themed treat day for someone for her birthday. I am still a bit obsessed with all things cake batter flavored, so don't be surprised if you see cake batter flavored desserts (and a smoothie, maybe??) in the future.

Pinspiration: 
http://pinterest.com/pin/185210603396629192/ - No Bake Cake Batter Truffle
http://pinterest.com/pin/185210603396629196/ - Cake Batter Crispy Rice Treats
I also used the cookie recipe from the crispy rice treat recipe.

Before I started, I measured out the cake batter. And tagged them with Post-its. Of course.

I did double the recipe for the truffles, but it was really hard to work with the dough, so I would recommend making separate batches if you want more truffles.

No Bake Cake Batter Truffles (modified):

1 1/2 c flour
1 c white cake mix (yellow works too)
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c white sugar
1 t vanilla
1/8 t salt
3-4 T almond milk
2 T sprinkles

Truffle Coating:
16 ounces white candy melts (or any color)
4 T white cake mix
Sprinkles

1. Beat together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until combined.
2. Add cake mix, flour, salt, and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
3. Add 3 T of milk or more if needed to make a dough consistency.
4. Mix in sprinkles by hand.
5. Roll dough into one inch balls and place on a parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet.
6. Chill balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
7. While dough balls are chilling, melt candy melts in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. Stir between intervals. Once melted, quickly stir in cake mix until incorporated completely.
8. Using a fork, dip truffles into melted candy coating and shake of excess by tapping the bottom of the fork on the side of your bowl. Place truffle back on the cookie sheet and top with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining balls until finished.
9. Chill cake batter truffles in the refrigerator until serving. Makes around 24-30 truffles.

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Review:
Uh-mazing. Make these. Now. More pictures of deliciousness (these went FAST).

Cake Batter Crispy Rice Treats:

3 T butter
1 (10 oz.) bag of mini-marshmallows
1/3 c white cake mix (or yellow... or really, any would do)
5 c crispy rice cereal
1 (1.75 oz.) container of sprinkles

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows.
2. Stir until the marshmallows begin to melt, adding in cake mix one spoonful at a time so it's combined.
3. Stir in cereal so it is completely coated with marshmallow mixture.
4. Sprinkle in half of the sprinkles and mix.
5. Press into a baking dish (any size will do) and top with remaining sprinkles.
6. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before cutting.

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Review: I thought these were just ok, but I got a LOT of compliments on them. And they're just as easy as regular treats.

Cake Mix Cookies:
1. For every 6 oz of cake mix, combine with 1/4 c vegetable or canola oil and 1 egg.
2. Stir until mixed.
3. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes.

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Review: Good for getting rid of extra mix!