Why are my cake balls cracking when I roll them?

If the cake is too cold and the icing is too warm when it is coated, the shell will crack from the difference in temperature . We know hot objects typically expand while cold objects shrink in size, so it makes sense that the spherical treat could split once it's settled and cooled down.

How to dip cake pops without sticks?

Insert a spoon into the cake pops . Take a small plastic spoon. Insert the tip into the cake pop. This can be a great alternative to a traditional lollypop stick.

What makes red velvet cake so good?

While red velvet cake is technically a cocoa cake, there is a key difference between standard chocolate cake and red velvet cake. Chocolate cake recipes traditionally use Dutch-processed cocoa, while red velvet cake uses unprocessed cocoa , a more acidic ingredient that produces a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor.

How do you get cake balls to stick?

Before inserting your sticks into your chilled cake balls, dip the end of each stick into candy coating . I suggest inserting the stick about half way into the cake ball. Then, set them back in the fridge to chill for dipping.

Should I refrigerate cake pops before dipping?

The cake balls need to be extremely cold before dipping. Make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator or freezer for them . I always chill them on a large lined baking sheet. A 2-cup glass liquid measuring cup is the perfect depth for dipping the cake pops.

Can I use candy melts for cake pops?

Candy Melts candy can be used for dipping, drizzling, dunking and decorating – but it's perhaps best known for coating cake pops .

How to prevent cake balls from cracking?

👩🔬🔬 Try to avoid large temperature differences and use a cake made with butter (like vanilla cake) instead of oil (like chocolate cake).

What not to do when making cake pops?

Don't make your cake balls too big or they may fall apart when you dip them . Do scoop and form only a few portions at a time. It'll help prevent your dough from drying out. Don't keep the unformed dough exposed to air (again, it will dry out).

What can you use instead of melted chocolate for cake pops?

Can you use chocolate chips instead of chocolate melts for cake pops? Yes. Add in a tablespoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate chips. This yields a smooth look.

Why red velvet cake is so expensive?

The cocoa powder is used in less quantity and the taste develops by the mixing of vinegar and buttermilk with the cocoa powder . The recipe involves many ingredients in small quantity. The frosting- if used cream cheese is an expensive element in itself. It tastes wow if made at home without using any premix.

What is the best cocoa powder for red velvet cake?

The Best Cocoa for Red Velvet Cake Is Natural Cocoa Natural cocoa is the best cocoa for red velvet cake for two reasons. With a higher acidity, natural cocoa works with the cake's baking soda and buttermilk to leaven the cake to a tight, tender crumb. The results are an almost melt-in-your-mouth tender cake.

What are the disadvantages of red velvet cake?

If your red-velvet cake was made from beet-dye or other food additives, a ruddy colored stool is possible . Some medications can change the color of your stool as well.

How do you make a round cake rise evenly?

The outside ring of batter has less insulation so the edges rise and set fast while the center of the cake keeps rising and eventually bumps up into a domed or uneven cake. To insulate the outside portion of the cake in a similar way to the center, try wrapping the pan in damp cake strips .

How to get cake pops not to crack?

👩🔬🔬 Try to avoid large temperature differences and use a cake made with butter (like vanilla cake) instead of oil (like chocolate cake).

Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe (2024)

Published: Oct 9, 2023 · Modified: Feb 15, 2024 by Angela Paris · 28 Comments
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Deliciously decadent two-bite morsels of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting and white chocolate.

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

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Red Velvet Cake Balls are a delicious treat you can make for the holidays, Valentine's Day, or really any time. They make a great treat for birthdays and other parties, too.

(You might want to try these Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles next time!)

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Cake balls are sometimes also called cake truffles and these red velvet ones are my favorite! They are deliciously decadent two-bite morsels of cake and frosting and chocolate. You're going to love these, and so will your sweetheart!

Making cake balls can be time-consuming, which is why I start with a boxed mix. You can use your own homemade cream cheese frosting, or pick up a can at the grocery store.Either way, you're going to love this incredibly delicious Red Velvet Cake Balls recipe.

Cake balls are so much easier to make than cake pops because you don't have to worry about them staying on the stick. How gloriously amazing to mix red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and cover it with white chocolate.It's downright sinful, which is perfect for a day that's all about love!

While I don't recommend having kids help with the candy melts, making the cake rolling the cake balls, and of course adding sprinkles are all fun ways to get the kids involved.

🧂 Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these red velvet truffles:

boxed red velvet cake mix + ingredients on the box
cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)
White Candy Melts
Sprinkles

Instructions

Bake the cake and let it cool.
Crumble the cake and mix in the frosting.
Make round balls out of the cake and frosting mixture.
Melt the chocolate according to the instructions on the package.
Dip cake balls into the melted chocolate.
Set the dipped balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Drizzle additional chocolate over the top, or add sprinkles.
Chill until the chocolate sets.

How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls:

Equipment

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These are my favorite tools for making cake balls:

3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set
Silicone Spatula Set
Stand Mixer
9x12 OR 9x13 Baking Pan
Parchment Paper or Wax Paper
Large Baking Sheet
Medium Cookie Scoop (1-½ tablespoon scoop)
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Tips for Using Candy Melts

Carefully read the directions on the back of the package of candy melts before you begin.
Keep in mind that microwave cooking temperatures vary. You can always add more time, so start small.
I love this 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set- the smallest (1 quart) bowl is perfect for melting chocolate, while the large bowl is perfect for the cake ball mix.
Use a rubber spatula like the one in this Silicone Spatula Set to mix the chocolate.
Handle the bowl and the chocolate with care. These are very hot when melted. Use oven mitts.
Always supervise children around hot melted chocolate to avoid burns and spills.

😋 Similar Recipes

You might also enjoy one of these other cap pop or cake ball recipes so next time be sure to try one of these:

Brownie Truffles - a decadent, chocolatey twist on a cake ball.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles - this recipe was a viral sensation and perfect for fall.
Oreo Truffle Balls - a must try if you love chocolate and cream sandwich cookies.
Gold Cake Pops - festive for anniversaries or St. Patrick's Day.

If you love Red Velvet like me, you'll want to check these out also:

Red Velvet Brownies
Red Velvet Raspberry Trifle
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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Variations

Red Velvet Cake Bites can also be made with vanilla frosting.

Use white chocolate chips instead of candy melts, and add a little bit of coconut oil to help it melt smoothly. You can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you like.

📋Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe

Biting into one of these you have the crack of the chocolate and then the dense texture of the red velvet cake and frosting in the middle. I could go on and on about my love for these sweets!?

Not ready to make these cake balls yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram@jugglingactmamaor #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Deliciously decadent two-bite morsels of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting and white chocolate.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: red velvet cake balls

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

1 box red velvet cake mix prepare and bake in a 13x9 pan as per box directions
1 can cream cheese frosting
1-2 bags white chocolate candy melts
Sprinkles optional

Instructions

After you prepare the cake using the instructions on the box, let it cool completely.
1 box red velvet cake mix
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the cream cheese frosting until the mixture is well combined.
1 can cream cheese frosting
Using a Medium Cookie Scoop to help portion, roll the mixture into balls using your hands. You should get about 50 or so balls. Put the the tray into the freezer for 15-20 minutes so the balls can set.
Remove the balls from the freezer to the counter.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt about a third of the chocolates according to the directions on the package.
1-2 bags white chocolate candy melts
Using a fork, dip the cake balls into the melted chocolate.
Carefully tap the fork against the edge of the bowl and allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
Transfer to a second baking sheet lined with parchment paper, using a toothpick to help slide the cake ball off the fork.
Immediately add sprinkles.
Sprinkles
Refrigerate the cake balls 20-30 minutes until the chocolate is hardened.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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Notes

These are great to make ahead of time! I suggest that you roll all the cake balls 1-2 days ahead. They'll keep in an airtight containerin the refrigerator.The dipping process can take a little time but don't worry, this can also be done 1 day ahead of time.

For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

Nutrition

Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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Sherri aka The Junkin Chick says
February 07, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Definitely making these for my son. He loves red velvet and his birthday is on Valentine's Day. He's going to love these!
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STEPH says
February 11, 2016 at 11:16 pm

Delicious!! When the balls are finished being rolled, and put into the freezer, can they be left over night, and dipped and decorated the next day (when there is more time)??
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- Ang Paris says
  February 15, 2016 at 12:37 pm
  
  Good question - yes, but you need to make sure the balls are not too cold. I would put them in the refrigerator overnight versus the freezer.
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lowanda J says
February 17, 2017 at 4:22 pm

These look so delicious!!! I'm definitely pinning for later!
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Jocelyn says
February 02, 2019 at 1:26 pm

You put the whole can of frosting or just a portion?
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- Ang Paris says
  February 04, 2019 at 10:39 am
  
  Hi Jocelyn, you only put in enough to make the cake mixture stick together. Different cake recipes can mean that cakes have difference consistencies, which is why I don't give an exact amount.
  Think of it this way, you want the cake to stick together and be moldable, but you don't want it to be a gloppy frosting mess. 🙂
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Bernadette says
November 28, 2019 at 8:43 am

Can these be frozen and dipped another time? I read on another recipe that they can be frozen up to 2 months??can't wait until I make them! Thanks
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- Ang Paris says
  December 03, 2019 at 1:19 pm
  
  Hello Bernadette, please forgive the late reply! I have never tried freezing them before so I'm not sure in all honesty.
  If you try it, please let me know!
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Terri says
December 13, 2019 at 8:28 pm

Can these be frozen after dipping?
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- Ang Paris says
  December 16, 2019 at 11:12 am
  
  Hi Terri,
  I have not tried freezing them after dipping, so I can't say for sure. My concern would be that the chocolate coating would crack off, but since I haven't tested it, I'm afraid I cannot answer your question. Please do let me know if you give it a try!
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  - Kristen says
    December 20, 2019 at 10:36 pm
    
    My mom and I made these a week ago and I have kept mine in the freezer and they are still really good!!
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    - Ang Paris says
      January 13, 2020 at 12:52 pm
      
      Thanks for letting me know, Kristen!
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Sandy says
December 23, 2020 at 11:05 am

I made these last night. They turned out perfect!
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- Ang Paris says
  January 07, 2021 at 8:48 am
  
  Hi Sandy! I'm so glad you had a chance to try these and liked them!
  Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment 🙂
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Kaye says
January 15, 2021 at 12:50 pm

How long does the it take before the chocolate coating start to melt if left out at room temperature?
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- Ang Paris says
  January 15, 2021 at 1:05 pm
  
  Hi Kaye! They won't 'melt' unless it is very hot, but they may start to get a little soft and therefore, messy.
  I probably would not leave them out more than 2-3 hours at room temperature. Enjoy!
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Anna says
January 31, 2021 at 1:55 pm

Hi I was wondering if you can use different kind of other cake boxes??
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- Ang Paris says
  February 01, 2021 at 12:57 pm
  
  Yes, you absolutely can 🙂
  ENJOY!
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Heidi says
February 03, 2021 at 12:44 pm

Hi! Could I use Almond Bark instead of Candy Melts for dipping? Thanks!
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- Ang Paris says
  February 24, 2021 at 8:14 am
  
  I haven't tried it with Almond Bark Heidi, but I think it would probably be fine.
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Melissa says
February 10, 2021 at 9:23 am

Hi . These are delicious. How advance can I make these?
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- Ang Paris says
  March 17, 2021 at 9:23 am
  
  Hi Melissa! I'm so glad you enjoyed these! I find that storing them once they've been dipped for longer than a day or two can be tricky. However, the cake balls themselves can be made 4-5 days before you want to dip them in the chocolate.
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Delilah says
January 28, 2023 at 2:06 pm

I want to make these for a Superbowl party since it is so close to Valentines day this year. Can I use white chocolate chips instead of candy melts. I have an over abundance left from Christmas.
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- Ang Paris says
  January 30, 2023 at 11:10 am
  
  Yes, white chocolate chips will work also. Place the, in a microwave-safe bowl. I recommend working in small batches. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir ad melt for another 20 seconds, then stir again. At this point, you repeat the process until the chocolate is smooth. Enjoy!
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Pam says
February 05, 2023 at 3:56 pm

How do I mail these to my grandkids? I’m making them for valentines day. I live in Northern California & they live in Southern California.
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- Ang Paris says
  February 06, 2023 at 7:45 am
  
  Hi Pam, I've never tried to send these in the mail before. If you were mailing between cold-weather states in winter, I think it would be okay, but I don't know about warm-weather states. If you try it, I'd love to know how you make out.
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Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe (2024)

🧂 Ingredients

Instructions

How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls:

Equipment

These are my favorite tools for making cake balls:

Tips for Using Candy Melts

😋 Similar Recipes

Variations

📋Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Video

Notes

Nutrition

Reader Interactions

Comments

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