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Red velvet cake truffles covered in chocolate and red sugar

Red Velvet Cake Truffles

By: Recipe by Mike Johnson

Moist red velvet cake, dipped in lush dark chocolate (which is naturally low in lactose!), this lactose-free red velvet cake truffle recipe can’t be beat. Dense, yet soft, with a moist, velvety crumb, homemade red velvet cake is a decadent treat. And these bite-size truffles make it even more fun to eat.

Prep Time: 20min
Cook Time: 50min
Total Time: 3hr 10min
Servings: 40 Servings
Prep Time: 20min
Cook Time: 50min
Total Time: 3hr 10min
Servings: 40 Servings
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake
  • 1 ½ cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup canola oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar

  • red gel food coloring

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • ½ cup LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk

For the Vanilla Frosting
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tablespoon LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste

For the Chocolate Coating
  • 16 oz 70% cacao dark chocolate

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • Sprinkles

Directions
For the Red Velvet Cake
  1. 1. 

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and then grease the parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. 2. 

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3. 

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the oil, eggs, vanilla, and vinegar, and beat on high for 2 minutes.

  4. 4. 

    Combine the LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milkwith the lemon juice. With mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternating with the LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milkmixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined after each addition.

  5. 5. 

    Beat in your desired amount of red food coloring just until combined. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan on a kitchen towel-lined counter a few times to settle the batter and release any air bubbles.

  6. 6. 

    Bake until a wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 20-25 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.

For the Vanilla Frosting
  1. 1. 

    With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk, and vanilla bean paste with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes.

To Assemble the Truffles
  1. 1. 

    Crumble the cooled cake into the bowl on top of the frosting. Make sure there are no large lumps. Turn the mixer on low and beat the frosting and cake crumbs together until combined.

  2. 2. 

    Measure 1 tablespoon of moist cake mixture and roll into a ball. Place balls on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 1 hour.

  3. 3. 

    Add the chopped chocolate and oil to a large heatproof bowl, then set the bowl over a saucepan filled with just two inches of simmering water over medium heat. Do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

  4. 4. 

    Remove cake truffles from the fridge and dip into melted chocolate using a fork or chocolate dipping tool. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and top with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cake truffles.

  5. 5. 

    Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts


Serving Size


1 truffle

Amount Per Serving

Nutrient
Amount

Calories

173

Total Fat

11g

Calories from Fat

-

Saturated Fat

4g

Cholestrol

21mg

Sodium

49mg

Total Carbohydrate

18g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Sugars

12g

Protein

2g

Calcium

14mg

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