Irresistible Red Velvet Truffles
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of these Red Velvet Truffles, where rich cocoa meets creamy goodness. Each bite is a delightful blend of velvety cake and tangy cream cheese, perfectly coated in melted white chocolate. Ideal for cozy gatherings or special occasions, these truffles are not just treats; they are memories waiting to happen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as per the cake mix instructions and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to package directions and pour it into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 25 minutes).
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl.
- Mix in softened cream cheese and butter until well combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder to achieve a dough-like consistency.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch balls and place them on parchment-lined trays.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth. Drizzle over each truffle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For flavor variations, consider adding extracts like peppermint or almond. Roll your truffles in crushed nuts or sprinkles for added texture and visual appeal.