If you love the classic flavor of red velvet cake but want something fun, portable, and irresistibly poppable, these Red Velvet Cake Balls are exactly what your dessert menu needs.
They’re rich, chocolatey, creamy, and dipped in smooth vanilla or white chocolate coating — making them a gorgeous treat for holidays, parties, bake sales, or just because you deserve something sweet.
The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make using just a handful of ingredients. Whether you're whipping up a batch for Valentine’s Day, Christmas cookie trays, or a family gathering, these cake balls are always the first dessert to disappear.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beautiful and festive
- Only a few simple ingredients
- Perfect for gifting
- Great make-ahead dessert
- Freezer-friendly
- A fun recipe for kids to help make
One of the most requested items I make every holiday season is my cake balls. The most popular recipe I have is my Strawberry Cake Balls. However, the red velvet ones come in at a close second.
One box of cake mix makes a huge batch of these. Stick them in the freezer, and they will last for 3-4 months.
I get asked a lot as well — what is a cake ball? The best way I can describe it is — it's like eating cake, but in one bite form instead of eating an entire piece of cake.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 tub cream cheese frosting (store-bought works perfectly!)
- 1–2 packages white almond bark or white chocolate melting wafers
- Festive sprinkles or red sugar crystals
How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls
Step 1: Bake the Cake
Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package instructions. Once baked, let it cool completely — this prevents the frosting from melting.
Step 2: Crumble and Mix
Break the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until everything is well combined and forms a thick dough.
Step 3: Roll into Balls
Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Tip: Chill the rolled balls for 20–30 minutes so they’re easier to dip.
Step 4: Melt the Chocolate
Melt your almond bark or melting wafers in the microwave in 20–30 second increments, stirring until smooth.
Step 5: Dip and Decorate
Dip each cake ball in the melted coating using a fork or dipping tool. Set on parchment paper and top with sprinkles before the coating sets.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
Allow the coating to harden completely, then store your cake balls in an airtight container until ready to serve.
What do you coat the cake balls with?
Coat the cake balls with bright white melting chips and then fun Christmas sprinkles. Since these are red velvet flavors, I chose to add red, gold, and white sprinkles.
Perfect for Holidays and Gatherings
Red velvet cake balls are stunning on:
- Christmas dessert tables
- Valentine’s Day platters
- Wedding or baby shower dessert bars
- Birthday parties
- Bake sales
- Food gift boxes
Their bold red center and smooth white coating give them a festive, elegant look — no one ever believes they’re this easy to make!
Mix the crumbled cake with cream cheese frosting, and then I use this cookie scoop to get the perfect uniform size.
I take these red velvet cake balls to all events I attend, and I always sell out no matter how many I bring. The bite-sized pieces are perfect for bake sales and such.
This is a fun appetizer to take to parties this holiday season, and the cake balls would be the perfect hit!
Final Thoughts
These Red Velvet Cake Balls are the ultimate bite-sized treat — moist, decadent, and dipped in creamy chocolate. They look elegant, taste amazing, and come together effortlessly. Once you make them, they’ll instantly become one of your go-to party desserts.
If you try this recipe, be sure to share your results and tag Jen Around the World. I love seeing your kitchen creations!
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Red Velvet Cake Balls
These red velvet cake balls are the perfect small dessert bite! Bite-sized cake pieces coated in white chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 tub of cream cheese frosting
- 12 ounce bag of white melting chocolates
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the package directions. Let it cool completely.
- Once the cake is cooled, use your hand to break it up and crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl.
- Now, add in the 1/2 tub of cream cheese frosting. Mix well until the cake mix crumbles will hold together and form a ball.
- Use the cookie scoop to scoop out the dough into balls. Roll in your hands until the ball is smooth.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once all the balls have been rolled, place them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- While the balls are in the freezer, melt your chocolates. Once the chocolate is melted, dip the balls in the chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper.
- Top the coated balls with fun Christmas Sprinkles.
- Once all the balls have been coated, place them back in the fridge or freezer for about 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
48Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 47Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g