Mint Chocolate Cake Bites

I first made these for a school bake sale and the whole tray vanished in less than an hour My daughter now requests them for every holiday and I always have candy melts on hand just in case

Ingredients

White cake mix: brings a consistent moist texture and lets you flavor as you wish Choose your favorite trusted brand
Water: binds the batter smoothly and creates the right texture Use filtered water for a clean flavor
Vegetable oil: keeps the cake soft and moist Go for a neutral-tasting oil so the mint stands out
Large eggs: bring structure and richness Always use fresh eggs for best volume
Peppermint extract: the essential minty boost Use pure extract for a less artificial flavor and check the aroma for freshness
Green gel food coloring: brings that bright fun mint look Gel works better than liquid so you use less and do not thin the batter
Vanilla frosting: helps bind the cake crumbs and keeps the bites creamy Jarred or homemade both work as long as it is smooth
Mini chocolate chips: tuck pockets of chocolate into every bite Use a good chocolate with cocoa butter listed first for melting smoothness
Green candy melts or white chocolate with green coloring: form a shiny easy-dipping shell Candy melts are the simplest choice for reliable melting and setting
Coconut oil: gives the coating a mellow smoothness and shine Look for virgin or refined depending on your taste
Dark or milk chocolate: adds those sharp stripes which make them extra festive Choose a darker chocolate for dramatic contrast
Holiday sprinkles: for playful crunch Gold mini pearls or red and white shapes are my favorite here
Candy hearts or heart sprinkles: add a sweet touch right on top Go for ones that stay firm at room temp