Red Velvet Cake Truffles
These Red Velvet Cake Truffles are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a smooth cream cheese frosting, all coated in a sweet chocolate shell.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 12 oz chocolate chips for coating
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Add in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it into a bowl.
- Mix in softened cream cheese until a dough-like mixture forms.
- Roll the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate chips and dip each truffle into the chocolate to coat.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate shell is set.
Notes
For best results, use a high-quality chocolate for coating.