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2-Ingredient Cake Batter Cheesecake Bites

June 6, 2017 By Morgan Last Updated: June 18, 2019

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These no-bake 2 ingredient cake batter cheesecake bites are the perfect treat to make this summer to tame your sweet tooth and keep your house nice and cool! Kids love helping make these too! From mixing the softened cream cheese into the cake mix to rolling the balls out, it’s a fun intro to kids in the kitchen. They have all the flavor of my no bake cake batter cheesecake but in ball form!

 a pinable image of no bake cheesecake bites towered up with rainbow sprinkles and one with a bite taken out

An all year no bake treat

For the first few years Alex and I lived together I could probably count on one hand the number of times we turned the air conditioner on.

We lived in a second-floor apartment and lived with fans running constantly but we loved the fresh air and the low cost. It wasn’t until Ryan was born at the start of summer we became dependent on cooled air to keep his little newborn booty safe.

Even now, we try to use the air conditioner as little as possible. You can usually find every window housing a fan to help circulate the air in our little house.

Because of this, the oven usually becomes a last resort kind of thing – either we grill or it’s no go for us. That’s fine for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. But if you’ve got a sweet tooth as vicious as I do, you need options to tame the beast, my friends.

Now, I love ice cream, probably more than the average human. I’ve been known to eat bowls of the good stuff in the middle of January wearing 3 layers to keep warm. But sometimes you want something different. That’s where no-bake recipes come in. That’s where these ridiculously easy and delicious no-bake 2 ingredient cake batter cheesecake bites come in.

a large silver mixing bowl with white chocolate and a hand holding a fork that is being used to dip a no bake cheesecake bite into it. On a wood table there is a sheet tray with finished cheesecake bites.

Making these with kids

This is a perfect recipe to make with littles. Other than melting chocolate (which is totally optional!) it’s a no heat, no knife, nothing unsafe recipe. Here are some tasks kids can take over for you:

  • Mixing the cake mix into the cream cheese. This is especially perfect if you’re using a stand mixer.
  • Adding extra sprinkles! It’s definitely open to more/less sprinkles so perfect measurements aren’t necessary.
  • Portioning and rolling the cheesecake bites. I like to use a small cookie scoop, but a spoon would work fine.
  • Rolling in powdered sugar or sprinkles.
  • Sprinkling toppings if you choose to dip in white chocolate.
a pile of no bake sheesecake balls with one rolled in rainbow sprinkles  a big bite taken out of it.

2-Ingredient Cake Batter Cheesecake Bites

Cake batter cheesecake bites are easy to make and a fun way to get kids involved in the kitchen! Enjoy on a hot summer day without heating up the house or just as a fun, simple, everyday treat.

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No Bake 2 Ingredient Cake Batter Cheesecake Bites

These no-bake 2 ingredient cake batter cheesecake bites are the perfect treat to make this summer to tame your sweet tooth and keep your house nice and cool!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, candy, Kid friendly
Keyword 2 ingredient, cake batter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 bites
Calories 54 kcal
Author Morgan

Ingredients

  • 1 box of cake mix
  • 1 8 oz brick of cream cheese softened

Optional

  • sprinkles
  • Powdered sugar
  • White melting chocolate

Instructions

  1. Cream the cream cheese until light and fluffy with a hand or stand mixer.
  2. Add in the cake mix until completely combined, and allow to sit for about 1 hour.
  3. Roll into balls about 1 tablespoon in size and enjoy.
  4. If desired, roll your balls in powdered sugar, sprinkles, or extra cake mix. You can also dip them in melted white chocolate and top with sprinkles.

Recipe Notes

I recommend using Funfetti cake mix because sprinkles are fun, but if you use a white/yellow cake mix feel free to add 1/2 cup of sprinkles to your mix before chilling.

Nutrition Facts
No Bake 2 Ingredient Cake Batter Cheesecake Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 54 Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.6g7%
Saturated Fat 2.8g18%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 2.3g1%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 1.3g1%
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 10mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Okay, so tell me – what’s your favorite summer treat? Are you a fan or AC family? Sprinkles – yay or nay?

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Comments

  1. Christina @ Montessoriishmom.com says

    June 6, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    These look SO good! I’m going to make them for my husband for Father’s day, yum!

    Reply
  2. Lisa bozzi says

    January 17, 2019 at 10:10 am

    Would love to try cheesebake mbites with my grandkids

    Reply
  3. Angela S says

    March 10, 2019 at 10:33 am

    How far ahead can these be made?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      September 6, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      I’d say 2-3 days. I’ve made them and kept them in my fridge for a week, but the chocolate does start to separate a bit from the truffle more and more.

  4. Carol Jean Weber says

    April 26, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Please be specific with the size of cream cheese – I am assuming an 8 ounce versus 3 ounces?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      April 29, 2019 at 8:37 am

      8 ounces! Sorry about that, Carol! Updating now.

  5. Sarah says

    May 21, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    I’ve made these twice now and they’re so yummy, but a short while after the chocolate that I’ve dipped them in hardens, the bites crack open. They look beautiful at first but eventually they bust open for some reason. I let them sit for an hour before dipping and everything, but still the same result. Any advice?

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    • Morgan says

      May 24, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Hey Sarah!

      SO glad you like them!! This has happened to me a few times, and the best way around it is to make your truffles with a bit of a gap at the bottom to give room for the batter to expand. So when you place them on wax paper, let them harden, then flip them over – there is probably a thin spot where the ball was on the parchment. Make a small spot where they can expand. It won’t be fool proof, but should help!

  6. skylar says

    June 24, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    Do you just use the cake powder or do you put in the egg and water & milk like you are going to bake the cake mix

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      June 27, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Just the dry mix!

  7. Lauren says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    So do you put them in the fridge for the hour or leave them on the counter?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      July 29, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      I usually refrigerate for an hour – thanks for the note, I’ll add to instructions

  8. Randy says

    August 1, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    Do you mix the cake mix in by hand or mixer ?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      August 2, 2019 at 3:52 pm

      hand! you could use a mixer if you wish though.

  9. J.olesen says

    August 9, 2019 at 3:43 am

    They need to stay in the refrigerator, since they have cream cheese, correct?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      September 6, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      Yes – I refrigerate!

  10. Hunter’s mom says

    August 31, 2019 at 9:11 am

    Have you ever frozen these? How do they thaw?
    I’m thinking of making them and storing in the freezer to ration for lunch boxes. If I leave them out, they’ll be gone in an hour!

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      September 6, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      I haven’t, but I think they’d be fine! The chocolate might crack if you use it, but other than that should be fine!

  11. Angel Parmley says

    September 3, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Have you tried this recipe with cookie dough mix? Think it would work? Cookie dough (without the egg) is a favorite in my home.

    Reply
  12. charlotte says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    can you use lemon cake mix?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      February 6, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      any cake mix should work great!

  13. Sydney says

    January 9, 2020 at 9:56 am

    What kind of cake mix should you use? Vanilla? Is there a cheese cake mix?

    Reply
  14. Becca says

    March 3, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    Why didn’t you say “allow the mix to chill in the fridge for an hour?” Or do I roll balls and then refrigerate?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      March 10, 2020 at 9:53 am

      I roll the balls and then refrigerate. It helps the chocolate coating set quicker and for the balls to firm up a bit.

  15. Abbie says

    March 25, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    I made these 2 nights ago and they were absolutely delicious. Literally 2 ingredients, super cheap and easy to make. 10/10 would recommend. My husband and daughter loved them as well. They are addicting.

    Reply
  16. Terri says

    April 20, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Could you use a brownie mix for this too?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      June 2, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      You definitely could!

  17. Mckenna says

    May 7, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    I was wondering how many does it make ?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      June 2, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      I usually get about 18 when I make them!

  18. Suzanne says

    May 9, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    This looks delicious, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Izzy says

    May 14, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    I bet these are great. I messed up mine because i forgot to mix up the cream cheese before i added the cake miz then i added milk and the dough wouldnt harden. the batter tasted so good though!

    Reply
  20. Farley says

    June 20, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    So good wife and I started keto/Atkins diet. We both love dessert. But most are high in carbs. These are perfect. Going to try strawberry cream cheese with strawberry cake next time

    Reply
  21. Alexa Potter says

    June 22, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Do you let the batter sit in the bowl for an hour in the fridge and then roll them into balls?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      June 23, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      yup! the fridge will help to firm it up as needed tp roll

  22. Mala says

    July 27, 2020 at 10:57 am

    Will this recipe work for cake pop ice cream cones?

    Reply
  23. Leichmann Twiner says

    December 11, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    These are SO EASY AND GOOD! I added 1/2 c powdered sugar and 1/2 stick of melted salted butter with Christmas colored green, red and white sprinkles to the dough- the whole bottle.
    Easy, good and perfect for gift giving or to take to functions like showers, pot luck suppers, cook outs…,because they are individual serving size.

    Reply
  24. Susan says

    December 20, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Morgan ,
    I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for this amazing recipe!! I actually made them for the first time and made the with a lemon cake mix and the rolled them in powdered sugar.

    Susan

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      Oh, gosh, thanks so much Susan!! That totally made my day – so glad you enjoy them!

  25. Maria says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    I can’t wait to try these. But because I hate working with chocolate (I always seize it) I’m going to roll in graham cracker crumbs!

    Reply
  26. Judy says

    February 14, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    I have made a lot of truffles/cake pops etc., but I have never used a cake mix (unbaked)… these look delish! I am definitely going to try them. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Michelle says

    February 15, 2021 at 2:34 pm

    Such a great idea!!! Can’t wait to try! One question: how many ounces in the cake mix you are using? Lately some brands have been getting smaller and want to be sure to use the correct ratio! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      February 17, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      Hey Michelle! I use a 15.25 oz box!

  28. Hannah says

    February 22, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    Hi! Is it supposed to be so powdery after you mix all of it up? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      March 3, 2021 at 5:23 am

      Hey Hannah! If you’ve mixed it really well and it’s still not coming together, add a few sprinkles of a liquid – heavy cream, ilk, water, etc. Mix again and add tiny bits of water until it comes together.

  29. RITA KELLEY says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:34 am

    Thank you so much for this idea. Great idea for an upcoming baby shower or any holiday event.

    Reply
  30. Karen says

    July 17, 2021 at 1:07 am

    I’ve made these using crushed Oreos in place of the cake mix. They were delish! Using cake mix opens up so many more flavor combinations! I can’t wait to try it

    Reply

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