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Strawberry Cake Truffles Recipe

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Delight in these decadent Strawberry Cake Truffles, a luscious treat combining moist strawberry cake mix with creamy cream cheese and sweet melting wafers. Perfectly bite-sized and coated in vibrant pink candy melts with optional sprinkles, these truffles offer a festive and irresistible dessert ideal for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Mixture

  • 15.25 ounces strawberry cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ⅓ cup cream cheese chips, roughly chopped

Coating and Decoration

  • 2 bags (10 ounces each) Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers
  • ½ cup Wilton pink candy melts
  • ½ cup Wilton bright pink candy melts
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Treat Cake Mix: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the strawberry cake mix evenly on the sheet and bake for 5 minutes to eliminate any bacteria, then allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine Cake Mix and Cream Cheese: Add the cooled cake mix into the bowl. Fold gently a few times with a rubber spatula to prevent mess, then mix on medium-high speed using the hand mixer until a dough forms. Fold in the chopped cream cheese chips evenly.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
  5. Form Truffle Balls: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough balls onto the sheets and roll each ball with your hands until smooth. Let the balls rest for about 15 minutes to relax and reduce cracking during coating.
  6. Melt Vanilla Wafers: Using a double boiler on the stovetop over low heat, melt the vanilla melting wafers, stirring occasionally to keep the temperature steady. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second increments on low, stirring between each until fully melted.
  7. Coat Cake Balls: Dip each dough ball fully into the melted vanilla wafers using a fork, tapping gently on the bowl edge to remove excess coating. Arrange the coated balls on the lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  8. Add Sprinkles: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle your choice of sprinkles on half of the coated truffles for decoration.
  9. Melt Pink Candy Melts: Place the two pink candy melts separately into small microwave-safe piping bags and heat on low until melted. Cut small tips off the bags and drizzle the melted candy over the un-sprinkled truffles.
  10. Set and Serve: Allow all decorated truffles to set completely at room temperature before serving. Enjoy your delightful strawberry cake truffles!

Notes

  • Heat treating the cake mix is essential to ensure safety since it will not be baked later.
  • Allow dough balls to rest after shaping to help prevent cracking in the coating.
  • Using a double boiler for melting wafers helps maintain even temperature and prevents burning.
  • Customize with your favorite sprinkles or drizzle colors for various occasions.
  • Store leftover truffles in an airtight container refrigerated to maintain freshness.

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