Description
Delight in these luscious Red Velvet Cake Balls, a perfect bite-sized treat combining moist red velvet cake with creamy frosting, all coated in a smooth layer of melted chocolate. Ideal for parties, holidays, or a decadent snack, these cake balls are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake and Frosting
- 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 (approximately 12 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the red velvet cake according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe. After baking, allow the cake to cool completely to ensure it is firm enough to handle.
- Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Break up any large pieces to create fine crumbs.
- Mix in Frosting: Add the entire can of cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly until the cake and frosting are evenly combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into quarter-sized balls. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper, spacing them out evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 1 hour to firm them up. This step is crucial to ensure they hold their shape during coating.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate or candy melts according to the package directions, typically using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Dip and Coat: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated cake balls back onto the wax paper.
- Set and Harden: Let the chocolate coating harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving or packaging.
Notes
- For best results, use cream cheese frosting for the classic red velvet flavor contrast.
- Ensure cake is fully cooled before crumbling to prevent the mixture from becoming too sticky.
- If the mixture is too soft, add a little more cake or chill again before shaping.
- Use parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheets to prevent sticking during chilling and coating.
- Decorate the cake balls with sprinkles or drizzle different colored melts for added flair.
