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February 12, 2014

Red Velvet Cake Balls: Easy Recipe

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Red Velvet Cake Balls are a delicious sweet treat you can make for the holidays, Valentine's Day or really any time. They make a great treat for birthday and other parties, too. via @jugglingactmama

Red Velvet Cake Balls are a delicious sweet treat you can make for the holidays, Valentine’s Day or really any time. They make a great treat for birthday and other parties, too.

A red Velvet Cake Ball covered with white chocolate sits on a pink plate.
Deliciously decadent two-bite morsels of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting and white chocolate.

Then I thought of cake balls, sometimes also called cake truffles. They are deliciously decadent two-bite morsels of cake and frosting and chocolate. You’re going to love these, and so will your sweetheart!

A red Velvet Cake Ball covered with white chocolate sits on a pink plate with a bite taken out of it

Making cake balls can be time-consuming, which is why I start with a boxed mix.  You can use your own homemade cream cheese frosting, or pick up a can at the grocery store.  Either way, you’re going to love these decadent Red Velvet Cake Balls. 

Cake balls are so much easier to make than cake pops because you don’t have to worry about them staying on the stick.  How gloriously amazing to mix red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and cover them with white chocolate.  It’s downright sinful, which is perfect for a day that’s all about love! 

While I don’t recommend having kids help with the candy melts, making the cake and rolling the cake balls, and of course adding sprinkles are all fun ways to get the kids involved.

Red Velvet Cake Ball Grocery List

  • boxed red velvet cake mix
  • cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)
  • Wilton White Candy Melts
  • Valentine Sprinkles Mix

How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls:

These Red Velvet Cake Balls have been very popular and were featured on InspiringCooks.com. That’s when I decided to make a video show how easy it is to make these cake balls.

My Favorite Tools for Making Cake Balls:

  • KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
  • 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set
  • Silicone Spatula Set
  • Baking Sheets
  • Medium Cookie Scoop (1-1/2 tablespoon scoop)
  • Parchment Paper

Tips for Using Candy Melts

  • Carefully read the directions on the back of the package of candy melts before you begin.
  • Keep in mind that microwave cooking temperatures vary.  You can always add more time, so start small.
  • I love this 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set – the smallest (1 quart) bowl is perfect for melting chocolate.
  • Use a spoonula like the one in this Silicone Spatula Set  to mix the chocolate.
  • Handle the bowl and the chocolate with care. These are very hot when melted. Use oven mitts.
  • Always supervise children around hot melted chocolate to avoid burns and spills.
Red Velvet Cake Balls make a delicious treat for Valentine's Day

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More Red Velvet Recipes:

If you love Red Velvet recipes, you’ll want to check these out also:

  • Red Velvet Protein Bites – Bites of Wellness
  • Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies – Juggling Act Mama
  • Homemade Red Velvet Hot Fudge Sauce – Restless Chipotle

Red Velvet Cake Balls

But I digress so let’s get back to these red velvet babies, shall we? There’s something about Valentine’s Day that makes me dream of red velvet.  Mr.  Juggling Act is more of an ice cream sundae kind of guy, but me, I want cake and I like it rich.

Biting into one of these you have the crack of the chocolate and then the dense texture of the red velvet cake and frosting in the middle. Oh my! I could go on and on about my love for these sweets but you want the recipe, right? Without anymore fuss, here’s how to make my red velvet cake balls!

Our Red Velvet Cake Balls - Juggling Act Mama

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Sweet Red Velvet Cake Balls are fabulously decadent!
4.47 from 15 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvete cake balls
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 25 cake balls
Author: Ang Paris

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Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9×12 OR 9×13 Baking Pan
  • Spoonula
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix prepare and bake in a 13×9 pan as per box directions
  • 1 can cream cheese frosting
  • 1-2 bags white chocolate candy melts
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • After you prepare the cake using the instructions on the box, let it cool completely.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the cream cheese frosting until the mixture is well combined.
  • Using a Medium Cookie Scoop to help portion, roll the mixture into balls using your hands. You should get about 50 or so balls. Put the the tray into the freezer for 15-20 minutes so the balls can set.
  • Remove the balls from the freezer to the counter.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt about a third of the chocolates according to the directions on the package.
  • Using a fork, dip the cake balls into the melted chocolate.
  • Carefully tap the fork against the edge of the bowl and allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
  • Transfer to a second baking sheet lined with parchment paper, using a toothpick to help slide the cake ball off the fork.
  • Immediately add sprinkles.
  • Refrigerate the cake balls 20-30 minutes until the chocolate is hardened.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake ball
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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  1. Sherri aka The Junkin Chick says

    February 7, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely making these for my son. He loves red velvet and his birthday is on Valentine’s Day. He’s going to love these!

    Reply
  2. STEPH says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! When the balls are finished being rolled, and put into the freezer, can they be left over night, and dipped and decorated the next day (when there is more time)??

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      February 15, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Good question – yes, but you need to make sure the balls are not too cold. I would put them in the refrigerator overnight versus the freezer.

      Reply
  3. lowanda J says

    February 17, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    These look so delicious!!! I’m definitely pinning for later!

    Reply
  4. Jocelyn says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    You put the whole can of frosting or just a portion?

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      February 4, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Hi Jocelyn, you only put in enough to make the cake mixture stick together. Different cake recipes can mean that cakes have difference consistencies, which is why I don’t give an exact amount.
      Think of it this way, you want the cake to stick together and be moldable, but you don’t want it to be a gloppy frosting mess. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Bernadette says

    November 28, 2019 at 8:43 am

    Can these be frozen and dipped another time? I read on another recipe that they can be frozen up to 2 months??can’t wait until I make them! Thanks

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      December 3, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Hello Bernadette, please forgive the late reply! I have never tried freezing them before so I’m not sure in all honesty.
      If you try it, please let me know!

      Reply
  6. Terri says

    December 13, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    Can these be frozen after dipping?

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    • Ang Paris says

      December 16, 2019 at 11:12 am

      Hi Terri,
      I have not tried freezing them after dipping, so I can’t say for sure. My concern would be that the chocolate coating would crack off, but since I haven’t tested it, I’m afraid I cannot answer your question. Please do let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
      • Kristen says

        December 20, 2019 at 10:36 pm

        My mom and I made these a week ago and I have kept mine in the freezer and they are still really good!!

        Reply
        • Ang Paris says

          January 13, 2020 at 12:52 pm

          Thanks for letting me know, Kristen!

          Reply
  7. Sandy says

    December 23, 2020 at 11:05 am

    I made these last night. They turned out perfect!

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      January 7, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Hi Sandy! I’m so glad you had a chance to try these and liked them!
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kaye says

    January 15, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    How long does the it take before the chocolate coating start to melt if left out at room temperature?

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      January 15, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Kaye! They won’t ‘melt’ unless it is very hot, but they may start to get a little soft and therefore, messy.
      I probably would not leave them out more than 2-3 hours at room temperature. Enjoy!

      Reply

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