These delicious chocolate-coated truffle treats are deceptively easy to make and taste so luxurious you’ll never believe the surprise ingredient – box cake mix!
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Ingredients
1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare the cake)
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
12 oz milk, dark or white chocolate chips
Directions
Prepare the cake according to package instructions. Let cool completely before moving on to the next step.
Using a fork or your hands, break the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
Add softened cream cheese and knead gently with your hands until cream cheese is fully incorporated. You can mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula, but I find using your hands works best here
You can use your hands or a cookie scoop to roll into 42 cake balls (about one heaping tablespoon per ball) and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the chocolate
Heat chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl until completely melted, stirring to combine
Remove the cake balls from the fridge and place one ball at a time into the melted chocolate. Using forks, evenly coat each ball with the chocolate. Use the forks to remove the truffle from the chocolate and before transferring it back to the baking sheet, slightly tap the fork against the side of the bowl to get rid of any excess chocolate. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chocolate balls.
Pour leftover melted chocolate into a small ziptop bag, cut off one corner and pipe melted chocolate in desired design on top
Return the truffles to the fridge for 15 minutes or until the truffles are set. Enjoy!