Red Velvet Truffles
Red Velvet Truffles make the perfect sweet treat on Valentine's Day! Made with boxed cake mix, frosting, cream cheese, and chocolate. These couldn't be any easier to make!
Servings: 28 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 package red velvet cake mix plus ingredients listed on box needed to make cake
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting I used canned frosting (about 8 ounces)
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 10 ounce packages white melting chocolate
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the red velvet cake mix according to package directions in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, crumble the cake with a fork to make small pieces and add to a large bowl.
- Warm the frosting in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Add the frosting and cream cheese to the cake and mix with an electric hand mixer just until well combined. It's ok if there are a few cream cheese lumps.
- The cake should seem very moist if pinched or squeezed together with your fingers. If it seems dry, add more frosting.
- Use a small cookie scoop (equivalent to 2 tablespoons) to scoop out balls of cake and roll in the palms of your hands to form a round ball. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Place the candy melts in a microwavable safe bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. Once the cake balls have slightly hardened, dip each ball into the melted chocolate until each side has been coated. Remove excess coating by dragging the bottom of the truffle with a fork across the bowl. Add sprinkles (optional). Place the dipped truffle on a baking sheet lined with foil and refrigerator for another 15-30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Enjoy!