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Red Velvet Cake Balls

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These Red Velvet Cake Balls are rich, creamy, and coated in chocolate for the ultimate bite-sized treat. Made with crumbled red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime dessert cravings hit.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling and decorating)
  • Yield: 24 cake balls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 (9×13 inch) red velvet cake, fully baked and cooled (homemade or boxed)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • 12 oz semi-sweet or white chocolate chips (for coating)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
  • Sprinkles, crushed cookies, or cake crumbs (optional for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Crumble the cooled red velvet cake into a large bowl until fine crumbs form.
  2. Mix in the cream cheese frosting a bit at a time until the mixture holds together like dough.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Freeze the cake balls for 20–30 minutes until firm.
  5. While chilling, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
  6. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork or skewer. Tap off excess chocolate and return to tray.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles or crumbs before the chocolate sets. Let set completely in the fridge or at room temperature.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use boxed cake and store-bought frosting for a quick shortcut.
  • Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the mixture for added texture.
  • Try different coatings like dark chocolate, white chocolate, or candy melts for variety.
  • Freeze extras for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before serving.
  • Chilling the balls helps them stay firm and easy to dip in chocolate.

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