Description
Red Velvet Cake Balls are bite‑sized, rich treats made from moist red velvet cake mixed with creamy frosting and dipped in a smooth chocolate or candy coating. They’re perfect for parties, gifting, or sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- About 3 cups crumbled red velvet cake (baked and cooled, homemade or from a box)
- 1/2–3/4 cup cream cheese frosting (store‑bought or homemade)
- 12 oz chocolate or white chocolate melting wafers/candy coating
- Optional garnishes: sprinkles, crushed cookies, or extra red velvet crumbs
Instructions
- Bake a red velvet cake according to package or recipe instructions and cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Gradually add cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until the mixture is moist enough to form balls but not sticky.
- Scoop about 1‑inch portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment‑lined tray.
- Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes (or refrigerator for 1–2 hours) until firm.
- Melt the chocolate coating according to package directions.
- Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted coating, letting excess drip off. Place back on the lined tray.
- Decorate with sprinkles or other garnishes before the coating sets. Chill until firm.
Notes
- Use white, milk, or dark chocolate for the coating depending on your preference.
- Roll in crushed nuts, toasted coconut, or cookie crumbs instead of dipping for a different finish.
- Add a splash of vanilla or almond extract to the cake mixture for extra flavor.
- Decorate with holiday‑themed sprinkles for seasonal flair.
- Ensure the cake ball mixture is firm before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
