Every holiday season, I love creating festive treats that are both fun to make and delightful to eat. This year, I discovered a way to turn Little Debbies cakes into adorable Christmas tree cake truffles, and I couldn’t resist trying it. From the moment I crushed those soft, sweet cakes and mixed them with creamy frosting, I knew I was on to something special. Decorating each truffle to resemble a miniature Christmas tree became my favorite part, as I carefully piped green chocolate and added tiny sprinkles to mimic ornaments. These truffles quickly became the star of my holiday dessert table.

This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to impress friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re baking with kids, preparing treats for a party, or looking for a creative gift idea, these truffles are sure to bring joy. Their playful appearance and irresistible flavor make them a favorite every time.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You will love this recipe because it combines convenience with creativity. Using Little Debbies cakes as the base ensures the truffles are soft, moist, and full of flavor. Additionally, the simple frosting mixture makes shaping the truffles easy, while the chocolate coating adds a professional touch. This recipe allows you to enjoy a homemade holiday treat without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Versatile

These truffles are incredibly versatile. You can customize the flavor by choosing different Little Debbies cake varieties, using flavored frosting, or experimenting with toppings such as crushed nuts, sprinkles, or edible glitter. They also make charming gifts, impressive party treats, or a festive addition to a holiday dessert platter.

Affordable

One of the best parts about this recipe is how affordable it is. The main ingredients are store-bought cakes, frosting, and chocolate, all of which are budget-friendly. Despite their simple ingredients, these truffles look and taste luxurious, making them a cost-effective way to spread holiday cheer.

Ingredients for the Recipe

1 box of Little Debbies cakes (any variety, preferably chocolate or yellow)
1/2 cup frosting (vanilla or cream cheese)
8 oz green candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring
1/4 cup sprinkles or small candy decorations
Optional: edible glitter or crushed nuts for extra decoration

How to Prepare Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

Step-by-Step Instructions for Preparation

Prepare the cake base: Start by removing the Little Debbies cakes from their packaging. Place them in a large mixing bowl and crumble them completely using your hands or a fork. Ensure the crumbs are fine and uniform to make shaping the truffles easier.
Mix with frosting: Add 1/2 cup of your chosen frosting to the crumbled cakes. Use a spatula or your hands to combine the frosting and cake crumbs thoroughly. The mixture should hold together when pressed but not be too sticky. If needed, add a little more frosting to achieve the right consistency.
Shape the truffles: Scoop a small portion of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a ball. Gently place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this step until all the mixture is used.
Chill the truffles: Place the baking sheet with the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the truffles firm up, making them easier to coat with chocolate.
Prepare the coating: Melt the green candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
Coat the truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate. Ensure it is fully coated, then gently tap off any excess chocolate. Place the coated truffle back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Decorate: While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle small candy decorations or edible glitter on the truffles to mimic Christmas tree ornaments. You can also use a piping bag with chocolate to add details such as garlands or tree trunks.
Set the coating: Allow the coated truffles to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
Serve and enjoy: Once set, arrange the Christmas tree cake truffles on a festive platter. They are now ready to serve, gift, or store for later enjoyment.

Quick and Easy

This recipe is surprisingly quick. With pre-made Little Debbies cakes and a simple frosting mixture, the preparation takes less than an hour, including chilling time. The easy dipping and decorating steps allow you to create festive treats without complicated techniques.

Customizable

You can customize these truffles in many ways. Try different cake flavors, use various frosting types, or change the color of the chocolate coating to match your holiday theme. Toppings can also be varied with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or edible glitter to make each truffle unique.

Popular with Many People

These Christmas tree cake truffles are a hit at parties, family gatherings, and school events. Their fun appearance and delicious flavor appeal to both kids and adults. They are also perfect for gifting, as the festive presentation always draws compliments and excitement.

Christmas Tree Cake Truffles with Little Debbies cakes

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These Christmas tree cake truffles are a festive, fun, and easy-to-make holiday treat. Using Little Debbies cakes as the base, combined with creamy frosting and a colorful chocolate coating, they create a soft, flavorful, and visually appealing dessert. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a holiday dessert table, these truffles bring both joy and flavor to every occasion.

Author: Lura Skye
Prep Time: 20
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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1 box of Little Debbies cakes (any variety, preferably chocolate or yellow)
1/2 cup frosting (vanilla or cream cheese)
8 oz green candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring
1/4 cup sprinkles or small candy decorations
Optional: edible glitter or crushed nuts for extra decoration

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Instructions

Remove the Little Debbies cakes from packaging and crumble them in a large mixing bowl until fine and uniform.
Add 1/2 cup frosting and mix thoroughly until the crumbs hold together when pressed. Adjust frosting as needed for consistency.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt the green candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Tap off excess chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Decorate the wet chocolate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or piping details to resemble Christmas trees.
Allow the coated truffles to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
Serve on a festive platter or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.

Notes

For firmer truffles, chill the mixture slightly before rolling.

Customize colors and decorations to match your holiday theme.

These truffles are ideal for gifting in small boxes or clear bags.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a different type of cake instead of Little Debbies?
Yes, you can use any store-bought or homemade cake. Just make sure it is soft and moist so the truffles hold together when mixed with frosting.

Q: How long do the truffles last?
When stored in an airtight container, the truffles last up to one week at room temperature or up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Q: Can I freeze these truffles?
Yes, you can freeze them for up to three months. Place the truffles on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Q: Can I use a different chocolate color?
Absolutely. You can melt white chocolate and add food coloring to match any holiday theme, such as red, gold, or silver, for a creative twist.

Q: What can I use if I don’t have candy melts?
You can use white or dark chocolate, tempered or microwaved carefully, and add food coloring if needed. Make sure it’s smooth for easy coating.

Q: Can I make these nut-free?
Yes, simply omit any nut toppings and double-check that your frosting and decorations are nut-free.

Q: How do I make the truffles look like Christmas trees?
Use green chocolate for the coating, add small sprinkles or edible decorations as ornaments, and optionally pipe garland details with contrasting chocolate colors.