Description
These Valentine’s Cake Mix Truffles are a perfect no-bake treat for the season of love! A soft, cake-like center coated in smooth Candy Melts and topped with a touch of pink food coloring. Ideal for a sweet gift or a festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor, though red velvet or vanilla work well for Valentine’s)
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Candy Melts (pink or white)
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add it to the cake crumbs and mix until fully combined, creating a dough-like texture.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
- While the truffles chill, melt the Candy Melts according to the package instructions.
- Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring to the melted Candy Melts, stirring to combine.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted Candy Melts, covering it completely.
- Place the dipped truffles back on the tray to set. Allow them to cool and harden before serving.
Notes
- You can decorate the truffles with sprinkles or additional colored Candy Melts if desired.
- If you don’t have pink gel food coloring, you can use red or white for a different look.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American