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Red Velvet Cake Truffles

Decadent Red Velvet Cake Truffles Recipe for Every Occasion

These Red Velvet Cake Truffles are delicious bite-sized treats made with simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 40 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 178
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15.25 ounces red velvet cake mix
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 16 ounces cream cheese frosting
  • 12 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces red candy melts

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions using water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  2. Once baked, let the cake cool completely before crumbling it into a large bowl.
  3. Mix the cream cheese frosting into the crumbled cake until well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Freeze the cake balls for about 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
  7. Dip each cake ball into the melted white candy melts and place back on the parchment paper.
  8. Melt the red candy melts and drizzle over the white-coated cake balls.
  9. Allow the truffles to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the flavor of your truffles by using chocolate or vanilla cake mix and adding toppings like crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles.

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