DIY Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Truffles

Give these easy truffles a go! They are a perfect treat for Valentine's day, but just as good for any occasion or if you simply want to make a sweet treat!

Ingredients:

- 1 box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare the cake

- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (1/3 less fat), softened

- 1 (12 ounce) package milk, dark or white chocolate chips

- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, optional

Step 1:

Prepare the cake according to package instructions, like you normally would. Let cool completely before moving on to the next step.

Step 2:

Use a fork or your hands to break up the cake into small crumbs into a large bowl. Add softened cream cheese and knead with your hands until the cream cheese is fully mixed in.

Step 3:

Roll into 42 cake balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon per ball) and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the fridge to chill while you prepare the chocolate.

Step 4:

Pour your chocolate chips into a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave until melted completely. Add oil, and continue to stir. Take the cake balls out of the fridge and place a cake ball one at a time into the chocolate, coating it completely (use a fork/spoon to help coat it). Repeat this step for all of the cake balls, placing them on the baking sheet when coated.

Step 5:

Pour leftover melted chocolate into a small ziplock bag, cut off one corner and pipe melted chocolate in desired design on top.

Step 6:

Return truffles to the fridge for 15 minutes to cool until truffles are set. Enjoy!

Cited Source:

"Red Velvet Cake Truffles - Page 2 of 2 - Julie's Eats & Treats." Julie's Eats & Treats. N.p., 04 Feb. 2015. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.