These rich Red Velvet Cake Balls are not only easy to make but they will become an instant favorite! It combines the flavors of red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting all in one!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Prepare and bake the red velvet cake mix according to the directions on the box. Set the cake aside and allow to cool.
Crumble the cooled cake by hand (reserve a couple Tablespoons for sprinkling on the cake balls later.) Add most of the frosting to the cake crumbles. Note: since cake mixes are smaller than they used to be, I think using the whole tub of frosting is now too much. So put most of it in there and mix by hand or with an electric mixer. You want the cake mixture to be soft enough to roll into a ball without being crumbly. Add more frosting if necessary.
Use a cookie scoop or melon baller to scoop uniform amounts of the cake ball mixture. Roll the balls between your palms to get them round.
Place cookie balls on parchment paper (or aluminum foil) lined cookie sheet, and put them in the refrigerator while you prepare the coating.
Place half of the vanilla candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring each time. This should only require 1 or 2 minutes max.
When the coating is ready, use a fork or to dip the cake balls in the coating, one at a time, dragging the bottom of the fork against the lip of the bowl to remove excess coating.
Place the cake balls back on the parchment paper, and while the coating is still soft, sprinkle the tops with reserved cake crumbs. Repeat the process with the remaining vanilla coating and cake balls until completed.
When all of the cake balls are dipped and sprinkled, return the tray to the refrigerator to set the coating for 15 minutes. Serve at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
To make your own homemade cream cheese frosting instead of using store-bought: Blend the butter and cream cheese together in a mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar, a cup at a time, and add in the salt and vanilla. Continue to add powdered sugar and mix until you get the consistency you desire. It should be a little on the thick side. Continue with the recipe.
If you prefer to make your own homemade red velvet cake from scratch, it will work with this recipe as well.