Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake mix according to package instructions, pouring it into a greased cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

After your cooled cake has been crumbled into a mixing bowl, scoop in your frosting. Using your hands or a spatula, mix until the cake and frosting blend into a dough-like consistency.

Scoop up portions of the dough using a cookie scoop or your hands, rolling tightly to form compact balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place each shaped ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate the shaped balls for at least 20 minutes to firm them up.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine candy melts or chocolate chips with a splash of vegetable or coconut oil for smoother consistency. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted and smooth.

Carefully dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip off before placing them back onto the parchment-lined tray.

While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle your choice of festive decorations, such as sprinkles, edible glitter, or crushed candy canes.

Return your decorated cake balls to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating hardens completely.