1. Crumble yellow or lemon cake into fine crumbs using hands or a food processor.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake crumbs, softened cream cheese, and lemon zest until it forms a thick dough. Add lemon extract if using.

3. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.

4. Chill the balls in the fridge for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.

5. Melt white chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring in between, until fully smooth.

6. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allow excess to drip off, and return to tray.

7. Sprinkle crushed cookies on top while the coating is still wet.

8. If desired, drizzle with melted yellow candy melts.

9. Let set completely before serving or storing.