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    Entertaining Recipes » Red Velvet Truffles

    Red Velvet Truffles

    Posted On December 18, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated September 15, 2022 14 Comments

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    A very moist, classic Red Velvet Cake Truffles!!! Prepared with a homemade velvety cake, then dipped into deep dark chocolate, and finished off with red and white sprinkles. Follow our steps to see how they are made. 

    Did I mention the cake is crumbled with cream cheese frosting? These homemade dipped chocolate red velvet truffles are extra creamy with the addition of the cream cheese frosting which was used to in our red velvet Bundt cake. 

    Mixed together to a small round ball, the set aside in the refrigerator to cool, these are the red velvet balls you’ll want to make for the holiday season and for Valentine’s Day. 

    Making homemade red velvet truffles couldn’t be easier and after watching the video tutorial below (in the recipe card), you’ll be filled with excitement to go try them yourself! 

    Only 3 Ingredients in Red Velvet Truffles

    Homemade truffles are the last minute, or not, & easy treat for holidays. You can honestly use any cake you’d like, but why not take a step further with this dark red beauty. 

    It’s also a perfect way to enjoy some leftover cake that you’ve had wrapped up in the refrigerator and turning it into something spectacular during the holiday season, or for that special Valentine’s Day dinner/dessert. 

    To begin you only need 3 ingredients: Already baked cake, melted chocolate, and Cream cheese Frosting or cream of your choice. 

    If by any chance you don’t have the cream cheese frosting on hand, you can also use heavy cream. 

    1. Chocolate: 8 ounces of dark pure chocolate is needed to cover your red velvet truffles. We definitely do not recommend use chocolate chips as they are harder to melt. 

    Like our air fryer s’mores, we recommend you use chocolate bars. To find Pure chocolate, they are sold in 4-ounce bars in the baking aisle. 

    Look for milk chocolate as they are sweeter and will complement the red velvet truffles. You may also look for semi-sweet/dark chocolate for extra rich truffles. 

    2. Cream Cheese Frosting: This our favorite frosting for many reasons. It is homemade. It ads extra flavor to ANY cake, and keep the cake truffle moist. About ½ cup of the frosting will turn these red velvet truffles into the most delicious, and moist truffle you will ever taste. Add more if needed.

    3. Red Velvet Bundt Cake: The base of the truffles. Seriously, the flavors in this ultra-soft and velvety cake combined with the cream cheese frosting adds exceptional flavor to your red velvet truffles.

    With so few ingredients, it’s essential to follow the bund cake recipe. Seriously, if you stick to the mentioned bund cake recipe and you’ll have major truffle success!

    What Is Red Velvet Truffles?

    Red velvet truffles are delicious ed velvet cake balls that are rolled with cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting. 

    What Exactly Is The Flavor Of Red Velvet?

    The flavor of red velvet is similar to chocolate cake but with less “chocolaty”. It is often frosted with cream cheese icing or frosting.

    What Is A Cake Truffle?

    Cake truffles are rolled up cakes of any kind mixed with frosting, then is often dipped in white or dark chocolate. 

    How To Make Red Velvet Truffles In 7 Steps

    1. Already Baked Cake: Prepare your cake, or red velvet Bundt cake and allow it to cool completely, then cut the cake into portions and transfer it to a large bowl to crumble with a fork, or a food processor.
    2. Add Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the cake.
    • Crumble or Process: Crumble the cake in a large bowl with your hands or two forks. Or for best result, add the cake to the food processor along with the cream cheese and pulse a few times.
    • Check for Consistency: Check the cake after a few pulses to see if the cake is starting to stick together. Should look wet. Add more cream cheese if needed.
    • Transfer To A Bowl: Transfer the dough into a bowl and set aside. Use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to scoop out equal portions of the cake mixture. Roll into balls and set them aside on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  
    • Melt The Chocolate: Melt your chocolate in a bowl in the microwave. When melting chocolate in the microwave, it is best to heat the chocolate in 30 second increments and stir after each heating session. 
    • Use a fork to transfer each ball into the chocolate bowl one at a time then set aside onto the cookie sheet once completely coated. Sprinkle with red or white sprinkles immediately on top. Repeat the steps as necessary. Transfer the truffles to the refrigerator and allow to set for 1-2 hours; best overnight. 

    Sticky Truffle Tips

    Your red velvet truffles will be delicious when you are preparing them. However, they will be very sticky, especially when rolling them.  To avoid having sticky hands, consider wearing gloves. You can also coat your hands with cocoa powder.  

    You cannot mess up this how-to recipe, but sometimes things do not always work in our control.  Let me help you find some ways to deal with some of the mishaps you may encounter when making your red velvet truffles. 

    If The chocolate won’t melt: We highly recommend melting your chocolate in small pieces. If you are having problems melting your chocolate, use about 1 tablespoon of creamer or coconut oil. The coconut oil will also help the chocolate stay shiny. Remember, the finer the chocolate chunks, the quicker the chocolate will melt. 

    If the chocolate still isn’t melting, use a double boiler. Simply place the heat-proof bowl over a pot of 1 inch of simmering water, but sure to not boil the water, and stir until melted. 

    The chocolate starts to separate: If the chocolate is too greasy and starts to separate, add a few more chocolate chunks to balance out the grease, and continue melting. 

    The longer the truffles stay at room temperature, the softer they will become. Best to keep them in a cool place.

    More Desserts To Enjoy

    If you loved learning how to make air fryer s’mores, try one of these air fryer treats next. 

    Haitian Beignets

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    Air fryer orange cake

    Air Fryer Cheesecake

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    red velvet truffles in green plates

    Red Velvet Truffles

    Follow our steps to see how to make these amazing, ultra-moist, classic Red Velvet Cake Truffles!!! Prepared with a homemade velvety cake, then dipped into deep dark chocolate, and finished off with red and white sprinkles.
    5 from 7 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 30 Truffles
    Author: Savory Thoughts

    Equipment

    • Hand Mixer
    • Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 Already Baked Red Velvet Bundt Cake
    • ⅓ Cup Cream Cheese Frosting Plus more if needed
    • Melted Chocolate
    • Sprinkles Optional

    Instructions

    • Already Baked Cake: Prepare your cake, or red velvet Bundt cake and allow it to cool completely, then cut the cake into portions and transfer it to a large bowl to crumble with a fork, or a food processor.
      Add Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the cake.
      Crumble or Process: Crumble the cake in a large bowl with your hands or two forks. Or for best result, add the cake to the food processor along with the cream cheese and pulse a few times.
      Check for Consistency: Check the cake after a few pulses to see if the cake is starting to stick together. Should look wet. Add more cream cheese if needed.
      step 1-6 to make truffles
    • Transfer To A Bowl: Transfer the dough into a bowl and set aside. Use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to scoop out equal portions of the cake mixture. Roll into balls and set them aside on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  
      Melt The Chocolate: Melt your chocolate in a bowl in the microwave. When melting chocolate in the microwave, it is best to heat the chocolate in 30 second increments and stir after each heating session. 
      Use a fork to transfer each ball into the chocolate bowl one at a time then set aside onto the cookie sheet once completely coated. 
      Sprinkle with red or white sprinkles immediately on top. Repeat the steps as necessary. Transfer the truffles to the refrigerator and allow to set for 1-2 hours; best overnight. 
      Steps to make red velvet truffles.

    Notes

    **** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).
     
    Calories are estimated per serving. 
     
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    Comments

    1. Christine

      December 22, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Merline, these look wonderful! It looks like you used a Herseys chocolate bar for your melted chocolate? Yours look so shiny and pretty!
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 22, 2021 at 8:38 pm

        Hi Christine. Thank you so much. yes, I did use Hershey’s chocolate bar I also added 1 tsp. of olive oil to help it shine. Don’t worry, it will not alter the taste. Only add the oil as needed. You can also add coconut oil too. This will help the chocolate shine plus will make it easier to melt.
        Thanks again. Happy Holidays!

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        • Christine

          December 29, 2021 at 5:51 pm

          Thank you Merline for your reply. Glad I found you! And look forward to trying other recipes!

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          • Mirlene

            December 31, 2021 at 2:43 pm

            Thank you so much, Christine!

            Reply
    2. Colleen

      December 18, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      These truffles are so festive. They are much easier to make than they appear and perfect for our dessert tray.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 19, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        Thank you, Colleen!

        Reply
    3. Jamie

      December 18, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for my sweet tooth! My family loves these as a sweet treat!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm

        Thank you, Jamie!

        Reply
    4. Emily

      December 18, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      These Red Velvet Cake Truffles are amazingly moist! We love these bite-sized treats!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm

        So glad other that, Emily!

        Reply
    5. Jill

      December 18, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      These looked and tasted fantastic!! Thank you for the easy recipe!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 18, 2021 at 7:56 pm

        You are very welcome Jill!

        Reply
    6. Tavo

      December 18, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Wao! So easy! I’ll make these truffles again for Christmas! they were delicious!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 18, 2021 at 7:56 pm

        Thanks Tavo!

        Reply

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