Easy Red Velvet Truffles With White Chocolate

In the mood for something easy and delicious?

These red velvet truffles from cake mix recipes are melt-in-your-mouth good. And yes, they’re bursting with that rich CAKE mix taste.

Once the cake is baked and mixed with creamy cream cheese frosting, it transforms into rich, soft cake truffles that you can roll into perfect balls and coat in smooth white chocolate.

If you love an easy recipe that looks impressive without any fuss, this one deserves a spot in your kitchen.

Close-up view of red velvet cake truffles coated in white chocolate and drizzle.

Delicious Red Velvet Cake Truffles

These red velvet truffles are rich and moist, combining the classic flavors of red velvet cake with creamy frosting.

The recipe yields about 24 truffles, making it a great choice for parties or as a sweet gift.

Ingredients

1 box red velvet cake mix (plus eggs and milk according to package instructions)
1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
300 g (10 oz) white chocolate or white candy melts (for coating)
Red candy melts or colored white chocolate (for drizzle)
Heart sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake:

Follow the instructions on the red velvet cake mix to prepare and bake the cake.
Allow it to cool fully before moving to the next step.

Mixing red velvet cake batter step by step with eggs, dry ingredients, and cream cheese in bowls.

Red velvet cake in a baking tray ready to bake and a baked red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting in a bowl.

2. Crumble the Cake:

Once cooled, break the cake apart in a large bowl with your fingers or a fork until you have fine crumbs.

Red velvet cake crumbs with cream cheese frosting.

3. Mix with Frosting:

Add cream cheese frosting to the crumbs and mix well until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency that holds together easily.

Rel velvet cake crumbs mixed with cream cheese frosting to make a dough.

4. Form the Truffles:

Scoop small portions (about 1 inch) and roll them into smooth balls.
Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

Red velvet truffle dough being rolled into balls on a tray with a bowl of white chocolate pieces.

5. Melt the Chocolate, Dip and Decorate:

Melt white chocolate or candy melts in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each ball into the melted coating and set them back on the tray to dry.
Drizzle melted red candy melts over the coated truffles.
Add sprinkles before the coating sets (optional).

Red velvet truffle balls being dipped in melted white chocolate and set on a tray to dry.

6. Chill, serve, and store:

Refrigerate for about 20 minutes until fully set.
Serve and keep the remaining truffles (if any!) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Plate of red velvet truffles coated in white chocolate with decorative drizzle.

I hope you enjoy the velvety truffles as much as we do!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Overhead shot of red velvet truffles decorated with white chocolate drizzle.

Close up of red velvet truffles coated in white chocolate with a creamy red center.

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Plate of red velvet truffles dipped in white chocolate with drizzled tops.

Tips for Perfect Truffles

Chill the dough briefly before rolling so the balls hold their shape better.
Add a little more cream cheese frosting if the mixture feels too dry and crumbly.
Tap off excess white chocolate after dipping to avoid messy puddles underneath.
Use two forks for dipping so each truffle stays neat and evenly coated.
Let the coated treats sit on parchment so they stay smooth and don’t stick.

Alternative Coatings or Toppings

Dip the truffles in dark, milk, or ruby chocolate for different flavour profiles.
Roll the finished balls in red velvet crumbs for a soft, bakery-style finish.
Add crushed freeze-dried berries for a pop of colour and flavour.
Sprinkle with finely chopped nuts for a little crunch.
Drizzle contrasting melted chocolate to give the treats a decorated look.
Use festive sprinkles or sanding sugar to match the season.
Top each truffle with candy hearts for a cute Valentine-style touch.
Top with crushed candy canes or snowflake sprinkles for a Christmas touch.

Occasion Ideas

Serve them on a holiday dessert tray for Christmas.
Make a batch for Valentine’s Day with pink drizzle or candy hearts.
Add them to a birthday party sweet table for an easy bite-sized treat.
Wrap them in clear bags with ribbon for homemade gifts.
Bring them to potlucks or family gatherings as a quick crowd-pleasing dessert.
Use them as a cute addition to baby showers or bridal showers.

Nutrition Information (approx.)

Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 120kcal
Fat: 6g
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 15g