Description
These Red Velvet Cake Balls are a delightful and indulgent treat made from moist red velvet cake crumbled and coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day, these bite-sized delights are sweet, rich, and easy to make—ideal for gifting or enjoying at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 can (8 oz) cream cheese frosting
- 16 oz white chocolate (or candy coating, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for thinning chocolate, if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Prepare and bake the red velvet cake as directed, using the eggs, oil, and water indicated on the cake mix package. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Once the cake is cooled, crumble it into a large bowl using your hands or a fork until it’s in fine crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly until the cake crumbs are completely coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the cake mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the cake balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the cake balls for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy coating in a heatproof bowl, either over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time. If the chocolate is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to thin it out.
- Once the cake balls are chilled, dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, coating it completely. Use a fork or spoon to remove the ball and tap gently to remove excess chocolate. Place the coated cake balls back onto the parchment paper to set.
- Allow the chocolate coating to harden at room temperature. You can speed up the process by placing them in the fridge for a few minutes.
Notes
- You can use dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for a different flavor.
- For added decoration, drizzle some extra melted chocolate over the top of the cake balls or sprinkle them with red sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- These cake balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes (for baking the cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake Balls, Cake Pops, Red Velvet, Valentine’s Day Treats, Easy Cake Balls, Chocolate-Coated Cake Balls