In this article, we will explore a delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe.
Red Velvet Cake Bites: A Decadent Delight for Every Occasion
If you’re a fan of the luscious, velvety taste of red velvet cake, prepare to fall in love all over again with these delightful Red Velvet Cake Bites. Perfectly portioned and coated in a creamy white chocolate shell, these bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a sweet treat, these cake bites are sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Red Velvet Cake Bites combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the convenience of a bite-sized dessert. These cake bites are rich, creamy, and covered in a delectable white chocolate coating that adds a satisfying crunch to each bite. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant parties, and are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Red Velvet Cake Mix (15.25 ounces): This boxed mix is the shortcut to achieving that classic red velvet flavor without the fuss.
- Water, Eggs, and Vegetable Oil: Essential components to bring your cake mix to life.
- Cream Cheese Frosting (16 ounces): You can opt for store-bought or homemade frosting to mix with the crumbled cake.
- White Chocolate Candy Coating or Almond Bark (1 pound): This forms the luscious outer layer of the cake bites.
- Red Candy Melts (optional): Add a pop of color with these optional red stripes on top.
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Bake the Cake: Begin by preparing the red velvet cake mix according to the directions on the package. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely. For a quicker cooling process, place the cake in the freezer for about 45 minutes, or let it cool overnight.
2. Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, transfer the cake to a large bowl and use your hands to crumble it into fine pieces.
3. Mix in the Frosting: Gradually stir in the cream cheese frosting, about ½ cup at a time, until the mixture reaches a consistency that holds together when rolled into a ball.
4. Form the Cake Bites: Roll the cake and frosting mixture into balls of your desired size. For a more authentic look, press them into a disc shape. Place the bites on a large baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
5. Coat with White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate candy coating according to the package instructions. Use a skewer to dip each cake bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
6. Set the Bites: Place the coated cake bites back on the baking sheet or onto wax paper. Allow them to set, either at room temperature or in the fridge for quicker results.
7. Optional Decoration: If desired, melt the red candy melts and drizzle over the cake bites for an added decorative touch. To do this, spoon the melted candy into a resealable sandwich bag, clip a tiny corner, and drizzle over the set cake bites.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of these Red Velvet Cake Bites contains approximately:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 16 g
Timing
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Conclusion
These Red Velvet Cake Bites are a delightful fusion of flavor and texture, offering a sophisticated twist on a beloved classic. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and sure to yield impressive results. Serve these at your next gathering, and watch them disappear in no time. Enjoy the rich, velvety goodness of red velvet in every bite!
Red Velvet Cake Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bake the cake according to directions on the package.
- Let it cool completely (I put mine in the freezer for about 45 minutes to cool it down really fast . . . but you could also let it cool overnight).
- Put the entire cake in a bowl and crumble it up. I found that it was easiest to just use my hands to completely crumble the cake.
- Stir in your container of frosting into the crumbled cake (or homemade, if you choose to use that), about ½ cup at a time. Once it reaches a nice consistency that will hold together when you roll it in a ball, it’s perfect.
- Roll the mashed cake and frosting into balls. You can go as big or as small as you’d like, but keep in mind that these little bites are rich, so most people prefer smaller. If you want them to look more like authentic cake bites, smoosh them down so that they are shape of a disc (not so rounded-out like a ball). Place bites on a large baking sheet (like a cookie sheet) and place them into the fridge for about 30 minutes to set up.
- Melt white chocolate candy coating according to directions on back of package. I then used a skewer to dip each ball- I would poke it into the cake ball and dip it into the melted bark. I had to rotate each bite a couple of times to make sure it was evenly covered with chocolate.
- Stick the cake bite back onto the pan or onto wax paper.
- Let the bites set up. I stuck them back into the fridge because I wanted them to harden quickly, but you could leave them out and they will be just fine. If you are going to decorate them with sprinkles, make sure to do it before the candy coating hardens. If you are going to drizzle with red candy melts, it works best if the cake bite coating has completely set up.
- To drizzle the candy melts on top, melt candy according to package directions.
- Spoon melted candy into a resealable sandwich bag.
- Clip a TINY corner on the bag and drizzle the candy melts onto each bite.
