Sweet Potato Cinnamon Monster Balls (Print Version)
Moist sweet potato and cinnamon blend into festive monster balls—white chocolate coating makes them a treat for all ages.
# Components:
→ Sweet Potato Cake
01 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Cake Ball Mixture
12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating and Decoration
15 - 12 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
16 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - Candy eyes
19 - Food coloring gels (optional)
20 - Sprinkles (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
04 - Gently fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely.
06 - Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl. Add softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and mixture holds together.
07 - Scoop and roll mixture into 1-inch balls, yielding about 24 portions. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
08 - Melt white chocolate or white candy melts per package instructions. Color with food gels if desired.
09 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
10 - Dip each cake ball into melted chocolate, allow excess to drip off, sprinkle immediately with cinnamon sugar, and add candy eyes to create monster faces. Apply sprinkles if desired.
11 - Return coated cake balls to parchment and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect for festive gatherings and Halloween parties
- Unique sweet potato flavor paired with cinnamon sugar and creamy filling
02 -
- For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and white chocolate with vegan alternatives.
- This recipe contains wheat, eggs and milk. Always check decorations for allergens.
03 -
- Swap candy eyes for mini chocolate chips for an easy homemade alternative.
- Roll cake balls in colored sanding sugar for extra festive fun.