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3-Ingredient Red Velvet Cake Balls
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3-Ingredient Red Velvet Cake Balls
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3-Ingredient Red Velvet Cake Balls

These delightful Red Velvet Cake Balls are an easy-to-make dessert, perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine's Day. They feature a moist red velvet cake, combined with rich cream cheese frosting, and then coated in a crisp layer of white chocolate. This recipe simplifies the process to just three main ingredients, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort.
#Red Velvet
#Cake Balls
#Cake Pops
#Dessert
#Easy Dessert
#Valentines Day
#No Bake
#Sweet Treat
Finished Red Velvet Cake Balls on a Platter
Finished Red Velvet Cake Balls on a Platter

Recipe Information

35m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
24
Servings
Easy
American Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
220
Calories
2g
Protein
35g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Close-up of Dipped Cake Balls
Close-up of Dipped Cake Balls

Ingredients

  • Baked Red Velvet Cake
    (Prepared from a standard box mix, baked and cooled, approximately 9x13 inches)

    1 package
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
    (One standard can)

    16 ounces
  • White Chocolate Melts
    (Or white candy melts for easy dipping)

    12 ounces
Servings: 24
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Cake Balls with Drizzle or Sprinkles
Cake Balls with Drizzle or Sprinkles

Instructions

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  • 1

    Crumble the baked and cooled red velvet cake into a large bowl. Ensure there are no large lumps.
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    Crumble the baked and cooled red velvet cake into a large bowl. Ensure there are no large lumps.
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    For best results, make sure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent stickiness.
  • 2

    Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a sturdy spoon until a uniform, dough-like consistency is achieved.
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    Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a sturdy spoon until a uniform, dough-like consistency is achieved.
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    Mixing with your hands ensures that the frosting is evenly distributed and the mixture becomes cohesive.
  • 3

    Roll the cake mixture into small, bite-sized balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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    Roll the cake mixture into small, bite-sized balls, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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    For uniform sizes, use a small cookie scoop. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes to make them firm and easier to dip.
  • 4

    Melt the white chocolate melts according to package directions, typically in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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    Melt the white chocolate melts according to package directions, typically in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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    Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as it can seize. If the chocolate is too thick, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out.
  • 5

    Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently tap off excess chocolate and place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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    Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently tap off excess chocolate and place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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    Use a fork or a candy dipping tool for easier handling. You can also drizzle with additional colored chocolate or sprinkles for decoration.
  • 6

    Allow the chocolate-coated cake balls to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm.
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    Allow the chocolate-coated cake balls to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm.
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    Store any leftover cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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