This Christmas Cake Batter Fudge is a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat that tastes just like cake batter wrapped in a creamy fudge bite. With cheerful red and green sprinkles and a rich white chocolate base, it’s perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or homemade edible gifts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and no baking required. The texture is ultra-smooth, the flavor is nostalgic and sweet, and the festive sprinkles make it instantly holiday-ready. It’s also easy to customize and ideal for making ahead during the busy Christmas season.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup dry white cake mix, heat-treated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¾ cup Christmas sprinkles (red and green jimmies or confetti)
Extra Christmas sprinkles for topping
Directions
Directions
Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan placed over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
Continue stirring until the mixture is completely melted, smooth, and glossy. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
Quickly stir in the heat-treated cake mix, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to avoid color bleeding.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle extra sprinkles over the top and gently press them into the surface.
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until the fudge is firm and set.
Once set, lift the fudge out using the parchment paper, cut into squares, and serve or package for gifting.
Servings and timing
This recipe makes approximately 25 small fudge squares when cut into a 5×5 grid.
Preparation time is about 10 minutes.
Cooking time is about 5 minutes.
Chilling time is 2 to 3 hours.
Total time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Variations
For extra texture, stir in ½ cup white chocolate chunks after removing the mixture from heat.
Swap the white cake mix for Funfetti-style cake mix to add more color throughout the fudge.
Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top once set for a bakery-style finish.
Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
Storage/Reheating
Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. For longer storage, freeze the fudge for up to 2 months, separating layers with parchment paper.
Allow refrigerated or frozen fudge to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving for the best texture. Reheating is not recommended.
FAQs
Can I make this fudge ahead of time?
Yes, this fudge is perfect for making ahead and stores well in the refrigerator or freezer.
Why do I need to heat-treat the cake mix?
Heat-treating eliminates any potential bacteria in raw flour, making it safe to eat.
Can I skip the almond extract?
Yes, it’s optional, but it enhances the cake batter flavor.
What kind of sprinkles work best?
Jimmies or confetti sprinkles work best and prevent color bleeding.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, double the ingredients and use a 9×13-inch pan.
Does this fudge need to stay refrigerated?
Yes, refrigeration helps maintain its firm texture.
Can I use homemade condensed milk?
Yes, as long as the consistency matches store-bought sweetened condensed milk.
Why is my fudge too soft?
It may need more chilling time or slightly more white chocolate.
Can kids help make this recipe?
Yes, it’s a great no-bake recipe for supervised kids.
Is this fudge good for gifting?
Absolutely, it packages beautifully and stays fresh for days.
Conclusion
Christmas Cake Batter Fudge is a simple yet festive dessert that delivers big holiday flavor with minimal effort. Creamy, colorful, and irresistibly sweet, it’s the kind of treat that brings joy to every Christmas celebration and makes gift-giving extra special.
A festive no-bake white chocolate fudge that tastes like sweet cake batter and is packed with colorful Christmas sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or edible gifts.
Author:Sophia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes
Yield:25 squares
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup dry white cake mix, heat-treated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¾ cup Christmas sprinkles (red and green jimmies or confetti)
Extra Christmas sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
Stir constantly until melted, smooth, and glossy. Remove from heat.
Stir in heat-treated cake mix, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until smooth.
Gently fold in Christmas sprinkles, avoiding overmixing to prevent color bleeding.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Top with extra sprinkles and press gently into the surface.
Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
Once set, lift fudge from pan using parchment, cut into squares, and serve or gift.
Notes
Heat-treat cake mix by microwaving it in a bowl for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
Jimmies or confetti sprinkles are best to prevent bleeding.
Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness, if desired.
Do not overheat chocolate or it may seize—use low heat only.
Store fudge chilled for best texture and freshness.
