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Red Velvet Cake Balls

Delicious Red Velvet Cake Balls to Brighten Your Day

These Red Velvet Cake Balls are an easy dessert that combines rich cake and creamy frosting, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cake balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Balls
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix Feel free to substitute with chocolate or vanilla cake mix for a unique twist.
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting Any frosting can work, but cream cheese perfectly complements the red velvet.
For Coating
  • 12 oz white candy melts You can use dark or milk chocolate instead if preferred.
Optional Toppings
  • ⅓ cup reserved red velvet crumbs Add a pop of color and fun texture.
  • to taste nuts or sprinkles Perfect for adding a little extra flair.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Irresistible Red Velvet Cake Balls
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes.
  3. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces in a large mixing bowl, reserving about ⅓ cup for decoration.
  5. Mix the cream cheese frosting into the crumbled cake mixture until fully incorporated and resembling a dough-like consistency. Cover and chill in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll it into ping pong-sized balls. Place each ball on a lined baking sheet and freeze for about 1 hour.
  7. Melt the white candy melts in the microwave, stirring in between, until smooth.
  8. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and sprinkle with reserved crumbs immediately after coating.
  9. Let the chocolate coating set at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the cake mixture for easier shaping and prevent them from falling apart. Add toppings immediately after coating.

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