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Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe

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Delicious and indulgent Red Velvet Cake Balls made with moist red velvet cake, creamy cream cheese frosting, and coated in rich melted chocolate. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, dessert tables, or anytime you crave a sweet, festive snack.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 40 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (or any other flavor, but it won’t be red velvet)
  • Ingredients as directed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)

Frosting

  • 1 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (can use white chocolate as alternative)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese: Remove cream cheese from the fridge and set aside to come to room temperature, which will make mixing easier and achieve a smooth consistency.
  2. Bake the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the instructions on the box, mixing all required ingredients. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch cake pan and bake as directed on the box. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely for at least 15 minutes to ensure it is firm enough to crumble.
  3. Make the Frosting Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk or electric mixer to blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth without lumps.
  4. Combine Cake and Frosting: Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using a fork or your hands. Pour the frosting mixture over the crumbs and mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until the mixture forms a thick, pasty dough.
  5. Form Cake Balls: Line a baking pan with wax paper, parchment paper, or foil. Using a scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared pan. Once all balls are formed, freeze them for 10 minutes to firm up.
  6. Melt Chocolate: While the cake balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 25-second bursts, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Coat the Cake Balls: Remove the cake balls from the freezer and dip each ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Return them to the lined pan. Allow the chocolate to set; if needed, place the pan back in the freezer for 2 minutes to help the chocolate harden.
  8. Decorate: Use any remaining melted chocolate to drizzle over the coated cake balls using a spoon or piping bag for an elegant finish.
  9. Store: Store the finished cake balls in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to keep them fresh and firm.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before crumbling to avoid a soggy mixture.
  • Room temperature cream cheese is key for a smooth frosting.
  • Freezing the balls before dipping helps maintain their shape and makes coating easier.
  • You can use white chocolate or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.
  • These cake balls can be customized with sprinkles or decorations after dipping.
  • Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness.

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