Name: Strawberry Cake Truffles Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounce strawberry cake mix (Betty Crocker recommended); 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature; ⅓ cup cream cheese chips, roughly chopped; 2 bags (10 oz each) Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers; ½ cup Wilton pink candy melts; ½ cup Wilton bright pink candy melts; Sprinkles (optional)

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Introduction

Strawberry Cake Truffles are a delightful bite-sized treat combining the sweetness of strawberry cake with creamy cream cheese and a smooth chocolate coating. These fun, colorful truffles are perfect for parties, gifts, or simply indulging your sweet tooth at home.

A white plate filled with three rows of round truffles, each with a smooth, shiny coating in shades of white and light pink. The front row has white truffles decorated with thin, pink diagonal stripes. The middle row shows light pink truffles topped with tiny pink sprinkles. The back row has white truffles with small red heart-shaped sprinkles and a few with pink stripes. The plate is set on a white marbled surface, creating a clean and bright background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

15.25 ounce strawberry cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

⅓ cup cream cheese chips, roughly chopped
2 bags (10 oz each) Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers

½ cup Wilton pink candy melts
½ cup Wilton bright pink candy melts

Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cake mix evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to heat treat and eliminate any bacteria. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Add the cooled cake mix to the cream cheese. Fold in gently with a rubber spatula, then beat on medium-high speed until the mixture forms a dough consistency.
Step 4: Fold in the chopped cream cheese chips evenly. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to chill.
Step 5: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into smooth balls with your hands. Let them rest for 15 minutes to reduce cracking when coated.

Step 6: Melt the vanilla melting wafers in a double boiler over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Dip each dough ball fully into the melted wafers using a fork, tapping off excess, and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Step 7: Before the coating sets, sprinkle half of the truffles with your choice of sprinkles.
Step 8: Melt the pink and bright pink candy melts separately in microwave-safe piping bags on a low setting. Cut a small tip off each bag and drizzle the melted candy over the remaining coated cake balls to decorate.

Step 9: Allow the truffles to set completely before serving. Enjoy your homemade strawberry cake truffles!

Tips & Variations

For smoother coating, ensure the cake balls are at room temperature after chilling before dipping.
Try using white chocolate chips in place of cream cheese chips for a different texture.

Substitute sprinkles with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for an extra strawberry kick.
If you don’t have a cookie scoop, use a tablespoon and shape dough balls by hand.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let them come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the best texture. To freeze, place in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.

How to Serve

Three white chocolate-covered cake balls sit on a pink heart-shaped plate with a gold rim, placed on a white marbled surface. Each cake ball is decorated with small round sprinkles in red, pink, and white. One cake ball is cut in half and placed on top, revealing a soft, moist, pale pink cake inside with a crumbly texture. The overall look is bright and festive with contrasting smooth white coating and textured sprinkles. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?

Yes, you can experiment with other flavors like vanilla or chocolate, but keep in mind it will change the overall taste of the truffles.

What if I don’t have cream cheese chips?

If cream cheese chips are unavailable, you can omit them or finely chop regular white chocolate chips for a similar effect.