Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Red Velvet Cake Balls that feature moist red velvet cake crumbs combined with creamy frosting, coated in rich melted chocolate or candy melts. Perfect bite-sized treats for parties, gifts, or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Balls
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (or homemade red velvet cake)
- 1 can (16 oz) cream cheese frosting
Coating
- Chocolate or candy melts for coating
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Bake the red velvet cake according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
- Crumble and Mix: Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl, breaking it down into fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese frosting and mix thoroughly until the cake crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together well.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into quarter-sized balls. Place the formed balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up, which will make the coating process easier and prevent them from crumbling.
- Melt Coating: Melt the chocolate or candy melts according to the package instructions, usually by heating gently in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Coat the Cake Balls: Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate or candy melts, ensuring it is fully covered. Use a fork or dipping tool to lift the cake ball out, letting excess coating drip off. Place the coated cake ball back onto the wax paper to set.
- Set and Serve: Allow the coating to harden completely at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for faster setting. Once set, serve immediately or package for gifting or storage.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before mixing with frosting to prevent melting or sogginess.
- Refrigerate the cake balls well; this helps maintain their shape during coating.
- Use a fork or dipping tool to avoid fingerprints and achieve a smooth coating.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can decorate the coated cake balls with sprinkles or drizzled chocolate before the coating sets.
