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These red velvet cake truffles are simply delicious and deliciously simple to make! They require only four ingredients and are perfect for gifting or just enjoying as a homemade treat! Recipe by movers and bakers
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Red Velvet Cake Truffles

These red velvet cake truffles are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat! Delicious little mouthfuls of joy, these truffles combine moist, crumbled red velvet cake with tangy cream cheese to create a rich, "fudgy" center. Dressed in a crisp shell of premium white chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of cake crumbs, they offer a sophisticated twist on the classic cake pop.
Servings 30 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 475 g (2 cups + 1 tbsp) red velvet cake
  • 200 g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) cream cheese
  • 40 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) icing (powdered) sugar
  • 350 g (2 ½ cups + 3 tbsp) white chocolate

Instructions

  • Before you make the red velvet truffles, prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
  • If you have not already, crumble up the red velvet cake. This can be done by hand or using a stand mixer, depending on your preference. Remove a couple of tablespoons of crumbs and set aside for the topping.
  • Loosen the cream cheese, then add it to the bowl with the crumbs along with the icing sugar. Mix again (using your hand or a stand mixer) until everything is evenly combined. Squeeze a little of the mixture in your hand to test if it holds together well enough. Adjust cream cheese if required, mixing again.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out spoonfuls of the prepared cake mixture and roll into balls in the palms of your hands. Place the cake balls on the prepared baking tray as you roll them. Once all the cake mixture has been rolled into balls, place the tray in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the balls to set.
  • Once the balls have chilled, melt the white chocolates. I do this in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between. Once melted, dip the red velvet cake balls in the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, before placing back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cake crumbs after you have dipped each truffle. Leave the balls to set completely for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Crumble the cake either using your fingers or in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Both work just as well, but for me the stand mixer is a quicker option whilst fingers are definitely more fun!
  • Keep a couple of tablespoons of cake crumbs aside (for the decoration) BEFORE you start combining ingredients to make the red velvet chocolate truffles. Forgetting this step will leave you with delicious white chocolate covered red velvet truffles without any decoration on top!
  • The cream cheese quantity is very much a guide in this recipe. This is how much I needed to make the cake balls hold together, but you may find you need a little more or less, depending on how moist the cake crumbs are. You are looking for the mixture to squish and hold together easily, without crumbling apart.
  • Always chill the cake balls before dipping in the melted chocolate. This step helps the balls hold together better so they are less likely to crumble or fall apart when dipped.
  • Use a fork to get the truffle out of the melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to drip off the truffle, in between the prongs, then clean the bottom of the fork on the side of the bowl. Carefully allow the chocolate covered cake ball to slide off the fork onto the parchment paper to set.
  • Sprinkle the dipped truffles with the reserved cake crumbs as soon as they are dipped (while the chocolate is still wet) to ensure the crumbs stick to the chocolate.
  • Leave the finished truffles to set on the paper for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a plate or mini cases to serve.
    • Author: Andrea
    Calories: 146kcal
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: Best Red Velvet Dessert Bites, Easy Red Velvet Cake Truffles, Homemade Cake Truffles Recipe, How to dip truffles in white chocolate without a mess, How to make cake truffles with cream cheese, Red Velvet, Using leftover red velvet cake for truffles

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal