Red Velvet Cake Truffles

I made these little pieces of HEAVEN for Hollywood's Birthday!

This recipe comes from Bakerella's blog (be sure to check out her site for incredible recipes, ideas and pictures!) . I just knew I had to make them! Go ahead and give them a try! They're sure to be a hit for the holidays, and of course you can customize them with any flavor of cake, frosting and candy coating you'd like.

I made these stunning treats with both milk chocolate and white chocolate and we loved them both equally!

Red Velvet Cake Balls
from Bakerella

1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.) *I only used 3/4 of the can
1 package chocolate bark (milk or white chocolate)
*I used Baker's Dipping Chocolate that comes in the cups
wax paper

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.) *NOTE I only used 3/4 can of frosting
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet.
4. Chill for several hours - make sure they are really firm. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.) *I put mine in the freezer for about 20-25 mins
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra - two forks also works great if your chocolate is warm enough.)
7. Drizzle with extra chocolate bark

Store in air tight container - does not have to be refrigerated, but I prefer them to be.

*Read all of the comments on Bakerella's post - she answers a lot of questions. She's awesome and answered my questions very quickly! Thanks again Bakerella!!!
You ROCK!

Here's how mine turned out!
Update:
click here for some cake ball/truffle "tips"



Hollywood says "Thanks Mom"