Red Velvet Cake Balls made with cream cheese and dipped in white chocolate are an irresistible bite-size dessert. These small treats are fun to make and perfect for holidays, parties, or a simple sweet snack.
These red velvet cake balls combine crumbled cake with cream cheese frosting, then are dipped in white chocolate and decorated. The recipe keeps things simple by starting with a cake mix, though you can use a homemade red velvet cake if you prefer.
What’s in this post: Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe
- What are Cake Balls?
- Ingredients
- Variations
- How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Red Velvet Recipes
What are Cake Balls?
Cake balls are small, bite-sized confections made by combining crumbled cake with frosting, shaping the mixture into balls, and coating them. They’re easy to prepare and a fun project for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Pink candy melts (for decoration)
- Red candy melts (for decoration)
The full ingredient amounts and instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Homemade cake: Use your favorite homemade red velvet cake instead of a boxed mix.
- Different flavors: Swap the cream cheese frosting for chocolate or vanilla frosting and use matching coatings—chocolate cake with chocolate coating is delicious.
How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls
- Step 1. Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions. Allow it to cool completely.
Step 2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
Step 3. Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until evenly combined.
Step 4. Shape the mixture into about 50 evenly sized balls.
Step 5. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to firm them up.
Step 6. Melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat in 15–30 second increments until smooth.
Step 7. Insert a toothpick into each ball, dip into the melted white chocolate to coat, and let excess drip back into the bowl.
Step 8. Place the coated balls back on the baking sheet and allow the coating to set completely.
Step 9. Melt the colored candy melts and drizzle them over the set white-coated balls for decoration. Add sprinkles if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use just enough frosting to bind the crumbs — not so much that the mixture becomes soggy. Chilling the formed balls before dipping and allowing the coating to set helps them hold together.
Try sprinkles, different colored candy melts, or a drizzle of milk or dark chocolate. You can also top with mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Store cake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. They also freeze well.
Yes. Flash-freeze on a baking sheet for about an hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. Take out only as many as you need.
More Red Velvet Recipes
- Red Velvet Cake
- Easy Red Velvet Cookies
- Red Velvet Cake Pops
- Red Velvet Popcorn
Try this recipe for red velvet cake bites and leave a comment once you do!
Red Velvet Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (and ingredients called for on box)
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 TBS coconut oil
- Pink candy melts
- Red candy melts
Instructions
- Make and bake the cake according to box instructions. Let cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Add the cream cheese frosting and stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Shape into about 50 balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 15 minutes to firm the balls.
- Melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Insert a toothpick into each ball and dip in the melted white chocolate. Allow excess to drip off.
- Let the coating set completely.
- Melt candy melts and drizzle over the balls for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–10 days.