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Easy No-Bake Red Velvet Cake Balls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Close-up of several white chocolate covered red velvet cake balls, one cut in half revealing the bright red interior.
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Make these simple, bite-sized red velvet cake balls using a boxed cake mix and cream cheese frosting. They require no baking and are coated in smooth chocolate for a perfect party dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
  • 1 container (16 oz) cream cheese frosting (store-bought is fine)
  • 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers or chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
  • Red sprinkles or decorative drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package directions, but use the ingredients listed on the box for a standard 9×13 inch cake. Bake the cake completely.
  2. Let the baked cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Once cool, crumble the entire cake into fine crumbs into a large bowl. You can use your hands or a food processor for this step.
  4. Add the entire container of cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps them firm up before dipping.
  7. Melt the white chocolate wafers according to package directions. If using shortening, stir it into the melted chocolate for a thinner consistency.
  8. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. You can use a dipping tool or two forks. Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  9. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. If desired, immediately add red sprinkles or drizzle with extra melted chocolate before the coating sets.
  11. Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them for another 10-15 minutes.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use homemade cream cheese frosting instead of store-bought.
  • If you want a darker red color, add 1 teaspoon of red gel food coloring to the cake batter before baking.
  • These **homemade cake truffles** freeze well. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

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