CAN I USE HOMEMADE RED VELVET CAKE FOR CAKE BALLS?

Yes, you can. You'll need a 9 x 13 red velvet cake to make these red velvet cake balls.

CAN I USE HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR CAKE BALLS?

Yes, you can! You'll need about 1 1/4 cups to 1 1/2 cups of homemade cream cheese frosting (depending on the consistency) to replace a store-bought container of cream cheese frosting.

HOW TO MAKE CAKE POPS?

Before dipping cake balls into white melted coating, coat the lollipop sticks one at a time. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick 1/2 inch into the melted candy coating, then insert the stick halfway into the cake ball (not all the way through). Place cake pops on a parchment paper-lined tray and refrigerate 10 minutes. Dip cold cake balls into melted candy coating. Press end of sticks into a foam block to keep cake pops upright. Immediately decorate with candy sprinkles. Allow the coating to set.

MORE CAKE TRUFFLE VARIATIONS?

It's fun to mix things up! Use any flavor cake mix with store-bought frosting. Delicious combos include lemon cake with lemon frosting, strawberry cake with strawberry frosting, funfetti cake with vanilla frosting, chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. For the coating, use either white vanilla melting wafers or dark chocolate melting wafers.

CAN RED VELVET CAKE BALLS BE MADE IN ADVANCE?

The uncoated cake balls can be formed up to a week in advance and frozen. Line an airtight container with 2 layers of parchment paper. Arrange balls in a single layer with some space between each. Freeze. When you're ready to serve this dessert, dip the cake balls in melted white candy coating and decorate as desired. Allow the coating to set.

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RED VELVET CAKE BALLS

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Author: Denay DeGuzman
Total Time: 55 Minutes
Yield: 36 Cake Balls 1x

Description

Red velvet cake balls are decadent treats that are simple to make. They’re ideal for Valentine’s Day and special occasions all year round. With lollipop sticks you can turn these truffles into cake pops!

Ingredients

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1 box red velvet cake mix, prepared according to box instructions
1 16–ounce container cream cheese frosting
1 16–ounce package vanilla candy coating (or Ghirardelli white vanilla-flavored melting wafers)

FOR SPRINKLING: Wilton candy sprinkles

FOR DRIZZLING: Pink melting wafers, or tube of pink decorating icing

FOR SERVING: Paper candy cups

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Instructions

RECIPE PREP: Allow red velvet cake to cool completely. Crumble it into small pieces over a large mixing bowl. Put the bowl aside. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Transfer cream cheese frosting from its container to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the frosting for 15 to 20 seconds, or just until it’s thinned and pourable. Drizzle the warm frosting over the cake crumbs. Mix well to combine. We want a nice soft dough.
With a metal scoop, create 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Place them on the prepared metal tray. Freeze the cake balls for 30 minutes until firm. Roll the balls between your hands to make sure they’re smooth and perfectly round. Keep them refrigerated and cold.
Melt vanilla candy coating according to package directions. One at time, dip cake balls into melted chocolate then place them back on the lined tray. While the white coating is still wet, decorate the cake truffles with candy sprinkles. If desired, drizzle the tops with pink icing.
Allow the red velvet cake balls to set completely before transferring them to white paper candy cups and/or an airtight container with snap-on lid. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Equipment

Ghirardelli Melting Wafers

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Wilton Candy Cups

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Valentine Nonpareils

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Valentine Sprinkle Mix

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Metal Scoop

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Notes

WHERE TO FIND CANDY COATING: At the market, look for vanilla candy coating in the baking aisle next to the chocolate chips. This product has several others names: white chocolate bark, vanilla almond bark, white vanilla melting wafers.

CAN I USE WHITE CHOCOLATE INSTEAD OF CANDY COATING? It’s not recommended. White vanilla candy coating (also called: white chocolate bark, vanilla almond bark, and white vanilla-flavored melting wafers) is super easy to use. It melts smoothly and hardens quickly. Although you can use a bar of white chocolate or white chocolate chips instead, you’ll need to temper these products, not just melt them.

HOW TO USE LEFTOVER CANDY COATING: As long as the melted candy coating is free from cake crumbs, you can use it for drizzling over the top of the cake balls. Transfer it to a small zip-top bag. With scissors, snip off one corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the melted coating onto the cake truffles in a zig-zag design.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Chill Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

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