One of my favorite Pioneer Woman ball recipes is these Red Velvet Cake Balls, made with red velvet cake mix, whole milk, melted salted butter, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and white melting wafers. They need around 10 hours and 47 minutes to prepare, chill, and set. You can pair your Red Velvet Cake Balls with sides such as vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream, or even a glass of cold milk.
To make Red Velvet Cake Balls, Ree Drummond starts by preheating the oven and preparing the cake mix with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. She then bakes the cake and allows it to cool completely. Meanwhile, she prepares a cream cheese frosting and crumbles the cooled cake into it. After mixing, she forms the mixture into small balls and chills them. Finally, each ball is dipped in melted white wafers and decorated with sprinkles before chilling until ready to serve.
Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cake Balls Ingredients
- 1 package (15.25 oz.) red velvet cake mix (e.g., Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup (2 2/3 oz.) melted salted butter
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- Vegetable shortening (for greasing the pan)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting the pan)
- 1 package (8 oz.) softened cream cheese
- ½ cup (4 oz.) softened salted butter
- 4 cups (about 16 oz.) powdered sugar
- 3 packages (10 oz. each) white (vanilla-flavored) melting wafers (e.g., Ghirardelli)
- Red and white sprinkles and sanding sugars
How To Make Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cake Balls
- Prepare the Cake Mix: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixer, combine the cake mix, milk, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Start at low speed and then increase to medium. Mix for about 3 minutes. Grease and flour a 13×9-inch baking pan and pour in the batter.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This will take around 2 hours.
- Make the Frosting: While the cake is cooling, mix the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and remaining vanilla gradually. Beat until fluffy.
- Form the Cake Balls: Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Mix in 2 cups of the cream cheese frosting. Roll this mixture into 48 one-inch balls and place them on baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Coat and Decorate: Melt one package of white melting wafers in the microwave. Dip each cake ball into the melted wafers using a fork, letting the excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and add sprinkles immediately. Repeat for all cake balls. Chill until you’re ready to serve.
What To Serve With Red Velvet Cake Balls
For a classic pairing, consider serving your Red Velvet Cake Balls with a glass of cold milk. If you’re hosting an event, these cake balls also go well with coffee or tea. For a more festive occasion, a glass of champagne can elevate the experience.
How To Store Red Velvet Cake Balls
In The Fridge:
Store the Red Velvet Cake Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for the best flavor. Make sure the container is sealed well to prevent the cake balls from absorbing any fridge odors.
In The Freezer:
If you want to store them for a longer period, you can freeze the cake balls. Place them in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. They can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Check out More Recipes From Pioneer Woman:
- Pioneer Woman Bourbon Balls
- Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls
- Pioneer Woman Olive Cheese Balls
Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe
Author: Mohamed Shili Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Dessert
Prep time:2 hours 15 minutesCook time: 24 minutesRest time:8 hours Total time:10 hours 39 minutesServings:48 Balls
Description
One of my favorite Pioneer Woman ball recipes is these Red Velvet Cake Balls, made with red velvet cake mix, whole milk, melted salted butter, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and white melting wafers. They need around 10 hours and 47 minutes to prepare, chill, and set. You can pair your Red Velvet Cake Balls with sides such as vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream, or even a glass of cold milk.
Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cake Balls Ingredients
How To Make Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cake Balls
- Prepare the Cake Mix: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixer, combine the cake mix, milk, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Start at low speed and then increase to medium. Mix for about 3 minutes. Grease and flour a 13×9-inch baking pan and pour in the batter.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This will take around 2 hours.
- Make the Frosting: While the cake is cooling, mix the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and remaining vanilla gradually. Beat until fluffy.
- Form the Cake Balls: Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Mix in 2 cups of the cream cheese frosting. Roll this mixture into 48 one-inch balls and place them on baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Coat and Decorate: Melt one package of white melting wafers in the microwave. Dip each cake ball into the melted wafers using a fork, letting the excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and add sprinkles immediately. Repeat for all cake balls. Chill until you’re ready to serve.
Keywords:Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe, Red Velvet Cake Balls
