Shocking 4-Ingredient Red Velvet Cake Balls
Make these incredibly simple, no-bake Red Velvet Cake Balls. They use minimal ingredients and are perfect for holidays or parties. You dip the rich, creamy centers into smooth white chocolate for a delightful treat that everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (baking time)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes cooling and freezing)
- Yield: 24-30 cake balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (after initial cake bake)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix (or use 3 cups of cooked cake crumbs)
- 1 container (8 oz) Cream Cheese Frosting
- 12 oz White Chocolate Melting Wafers (or chips)
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Bake the red velvet cake according to the package directions. Let the cake cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl until you have fine crumbs.
- Add the entire container of cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs.
- Mix the frosting and crumbs thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms. You can use your hands for the best mixing.
- Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the cake balls for at least 30 minutes until firm. This step is important for easy dipping.
- Melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil if using.
- Dip each frozen cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Return the dipped balls to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature, or chill briefly to speed up the process.
Notes
- If you are short on time, you can skip baking and use store-bought red velvet cake scraps.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, use a toothpick to gently swirl designs on top before the chocolate sets.
- Keep these cake balls refrigerated for the best texture and freshness.
- This recipe works well for holidays; use colored sprinkles or drizzle with dark chocolate for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 22g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15mg
