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Valentine’s Cake Truffles

Cute heart-shaped Valentine’s cake truffles made with cake mix and cream cheese—perfect for parties, gifting, and Valentine’s desserts.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 32 truffles
Author: Carol

Ingredients

  • Boxed cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • cup oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • Candy Melts
  • Pink gel food coloring

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  • Add the pink gel food coloring and whisk again until the color is evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, place the cream cheese on the counter to soften.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and beat with a mixer until fully blended and a thick, dough-like mixture forms.
  • Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, then gently shape each one into a heart.
  • Melt the pink candy melts according to the package directions.
  • Dip each heart into the melted candy, coating completely, and place on parchment paper to set.
  • Add a few red and white candy melts to separate sandwich bags and microwave until melted, squeezing the bag to smooth out any lumps.
  • Snip a tiny corner off each bag and drizzle the red and white candy over the coated hearts.
  • Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.