Red Velvet Cake Balls

When enjoying yourself at a party, there’s nothing better than a convenient, bite-sized treat. Enter these red velvet cake balls. They’re moist, flavorful and coated with chocolate. You can decorate them with sprinkles, edible glitter or crumbles so they pop out on a spread. Or stick toothpicks in them so they’re easy to grab during the festivities. Either way, you may want to double this recipe, as your guests will likely be eager for seconds.

Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake Balls

• Red velvet cake mix: This recipe is so simple because we use boxed red velvet cake mix as the base for these treats.
• Cream cheese frosting: To achieve a moist texture, we mix store-bought cream cheese frosting into the cake crumbs before shaping them into balls.
• Chocolate candy coating: After assembling the cake balls, we dip them into melted white, milk and dark chocolate.

Directions   

Step 1: Bake the cake 

Prepare and bake the cake mix according to the package directions, using a 13×9-inch pan. Once the cake has baked, allow it to cool completely.

Step 2: Assemble the cake balls

Crumble the red velvet cake into a large bowl. Then add the cream cheese frosting and beat well. Refrigerate the cake mixture until it’s easy to handle, about an hour. Shape the mixture into 1-1/2-inch balls, then transfer the balls to waxed-paper-lined baking sheets and refrigerate them for at least an hour.

Step 3: Dip the cake balls in chocolate

Melt the white chocolate candy coating in a microwave or double-boiler and stir until smooth. Dip the first 20 cake balls into the coating, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Return the dipped cake balls to a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet, and let them stand at room temperature until set. Repeat this process with the milk chocolate and dark chocolate coating and remaining cake balls. If desired, drizzle the cake balls with additional chocolate. 

Red Velvet Cake Ball Variations 

• Decorate these treats: Top these red velvet cake balls with sprinkles or edible glitter to elevate their appearance on your table.
• Roll them in cocoa powder: To add an extra chocolaty touch, consider rolling the red velvet cake balls in cocoa powder, similar to how you would coat a truffle.
• Add chocolate chips: To enhance the texture of this dessert, try folding chocolate chips into the cake mixture before rolling.

How to Store Red Velvet Cake Balls

If you have a few red velvet cake balls left after your party, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for three to seven days. When you’re ready to eat them again, let them come to room temperature. 

Can you make this red velvet cake balls recipe ahead of time? 

To nix the time spent in the kitchen on days when you’re hosting a party, we recommend making these red velvet cake balls in advance. Follow the recipe and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for three to seven days. Then, on the day of your event, place them on a platter and let them get to room temperature before serving. 

Can you freeze these red velvet cake balls?

If you have leftover red velvet cake balls, you can store them in the freezer. Put them in an airtight container or a freezer-friendly bag. They can stay fresh for two to three months in the freezer.

How long do these red velvet cake balls last? 

You can store these red velvet cake balls in an airtight container in the fridge for three to seven days, or freeze them for two to three months.

Red Velvet Cake Ball Tips

Can I make this recipe with a different flavor of boxed cake mix?

When making this recipe, feel free to experiment with different boxed cake mix flavors, such as confetti, French vanilla, lemon supreme or German chocolate. Get creative with the toppings by trying out various combinations. For instance, dip lemon cake balls in white chocolate frosting, or sprinkle shredded coconut on top of German chocolate bites.

Can I make a gluten-free version of these red velvet cake balls?

Plenty of gluten-free red velvet boxed cake mixes are available online or at the grocery store. If you have a gluten intolerance or allergy, we suggest using a gluten-free cake mix in this recipe.

What’s the easiest way to dip these red velvet cake balls into the melted chocolate?

We recommend using toothpicks or lollipop sticks for a cleaner and more efficient process. Insert the sticks into the centers of the cake balls, then dip them into the melted chocolate.