Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Red Velvet Cake Balls featuring moist red velvet cake mixed with cream cheese frosting, dipped in smooth white chocolate and garnished with red velvet crumbs or sprinkles. Perfect bite-sized treats for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ball Mixture
- 3 cups crumbled red velvet cake
- 3/4 cup cream cheese frosting
Coating
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
Garnish
- Red velvet crumbs or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting. Mix thoroughly until the mixture has a dough-like consistency that holds together.
- Form the Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill the Cake Balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for 30 minutes. This helps them firm up and maintain their shape during dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the white chocolate chips with the optional coconut oil or shortening. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Dip the Cake Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate, coating it completely. Let excess chocolate drip off.
- Garnish: Before the white chocolate coating sets, sprinkle red velvet crumbs or sprinkles on top for decoration and added texture.
- Set and Serve: Allow the cake balls to harden at room temperature or place them back in the refrigerator until the coating is firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a good-quality red velvet cake for best flavor and texture.
- Adding coconut oil to the white chocolate helps with smoother dipping and a shinier finish.
- Keep the cake balls chilled between dipping to prevent melting or losing shape.
- These cake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Allow cake balls to come to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
