Red Velvet Cake Heart Truffles
Delight your taste buds with these luscious Red Velvet Cake Heart Truffles. Combining rich cocoa flavor with creamy cream cheese frosting, these heart-shaped treats are perfect for romantic occasions or any celebration. With their vibrant red hue and velvety texture, they’re not only a joy to eat but also a feast for the eyes. Easy to make and sure to impress, these truffles will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces in a mixing bowl. Add cream cheese frosting gradually until the mixture holds together but isn't sticky.
- Roll mixture into heart shapes using your hands.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Dip each truffle into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flair, use white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for coating. Customize toppings with crushed nuts or edible glitter. To enhance flavor, consider adding peppermint extract or espresso powder.