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Red Velvet Cake Balls

Red Velvet Cake Balls
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Red Velvet Cake Balls are bite-sized, festive treats that combine moist red velvet cake with creamy cream cheese frosting, coated in smooth white chocolate. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties, gifts, or quick indulgences, these delightful sweets offer a balanced sweet and tangy flavor with a vibrant red color that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix (or homemade cake batter)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • 12 oz White Chocolate or Candy Melts
  • 2 tbsp Butter (optional, to enhance moisture)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Optional Sprinkles or Decorations (such as edible glitter or nonpareils)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Red Velvet Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake batter according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe, then bake until moist and fluffy. Allow the cake to cool completely to prevent melting the frosting in the next steps.
  2. Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake finely by hand or with a food processor, ensuring a smooth consistency with no large chunks.
  3. Mix in the Frosting: Gradually add cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until you achieve a dough-like consistency that holds together when pressed.
  4. Shape into Balls: Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized balls about one inch in diameter. Place them on parchment paper-lined trays for easy handling.
  5. Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up, which aids the coating process and helps prevent breaking.
  6. Coat with Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate or candy melts. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted coating, letting the excess drip off before placing them back on parchment paper to set.
  7. Decorate and Serve: Before the coating hardens, add sprinkles, edible glitter, or drizzle contrasting melted chocolate for an attractive finish. Allow to fully set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Chill the cake balls thoroughly before coating to prevent them from breaking.
  • Work quickly when dipping into melted candy melts, as they harden fast—reheat gently if needed.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to ensure uniform ball sizes for consistent texture and appearance.
  • Mix the frosting only to the point that crumbs hold together to avoid a dense or overly soft texture.
  • Let coated cake balls dry at room temperature before refrigerating to maintain a crisp coating.

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Keywords: Red Velvet Cake Balls, Cake Pops, Dessert Bites, Cream Cheese Frosting, White Chocolate Coating, Festive Treats, Bite-Sized Dessert

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