Red Velvet Cake Truffles
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4.7
Red Velvet Cake Truffles
Description
Red Velvet Cake Truffles begin with a prepared red velvet cake that is fully cooled and crumbled into fine crumbs. Incorporating softened reduced-fat cream cheese binds the crumbs into a pliable mixture, which is then rolled into approximately 42 equal-sized balls. These are chilled to firm up before being dipped into melted milk chocolate enhanced optionally with vegetable oil for a smoother coating. The chocolate-covered truffles are chilled again until set, creating a firm, glossy shell around a moist, creamy center. This preparation offers a rich texture contrast and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors from the cream cheese and red velvet cake.
The method carefully ensures the chocolate coating is even and without excess drips, maintaining a polished appearance. These truffles are appealing for special occasions and can be stored refrigerated until served.
Ingredients
- 1 red velvet cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare the cake, box
- 1 cream cheese 1/3 less fat, softened, 8 oz package
- 1 milk chocolate chips 12 ounce package, or dark or white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to package instructions. Let cool completely before moving on to the next step.
- Using a fork or your hands, break the cake into fine crumbs into a large bowl. Add softened cream cheese and knead gently with your hands until cream cheese is fully incorporated.
- Roll into 42 cake balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon per ball) and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the chocolate.
- Heat chocolate in a heatproof bowl until completely melted. Add oil, if using, and stir to combine. Remove cake balls form the fridge and place one ball at a time into the melted chocolate. Using a fork, evenly coat each ball with the chocolate. Use the fork to remove the truffle from the chocolate and before transferring it back to the baking sheet, slightly tap the fork against the side of the bowl to get rid of any excess chocolate. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining chocolate balls.
- Pour leftover melted chocolate into a small ziptop bag, cut off one corner and pipe melted chocolate in desired design on top.
- Return truffles to the fridge for 15 minutes or until truffles are set. Devour!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 42Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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