Easy No-Bake Red Velvet Cake Balls with Cream Cheese Center
Make these easy, no-bake red velvet cake balls using cake mix and cream cheese frosting. They are bite-sized, rich, and coated in smooth white chocolate for a perfect party treat.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1 container (16 oz) cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 pound white chocolate melting wafers or candy coating
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Red sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package directions, but use only the amount of liquid specified for a very dense cake, or bake the cake and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled red velvet cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Discard any hard edges or burnt pieces.
- Add the entire container of cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands until a uniform, thick dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm them up. This step is crucial for easy dipping.
- Melt the white chocolate wafers according to package directions. If the chocolate is too thick, stir in the vegetable shortening one teaspoon at a time until the desired dipping consistency is reached.
- Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork or dipping tool to lift the ball out, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place the dipped cake balls back onto the parchment-lined sheet. Immediately add sprinkles, if using.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by chilling them again briefly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade cream cheese frosting instead of store-bought.
- You can substitute the white chocolate coating with milk or dark chocolate if preferred.
- Store finished red velvet cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These are excellent as a homemade candy alternative for gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25