What’s better than red velvet cake? How about red velvet {cake} truffles you can just pop in your mouth? Wouldn’t these look gorgeous on your holiday platters? Great cookie exchange idea, too!
Today I have a special guest blogger on my page. Please meet my youngest daughter, Josie!
My name is Josie and An Affair from the Heart is my mom’s website and this week I am guest posting! When I saw the talk about me guest posting on her instagram account I was SO excited! If you don’t know I also have a love of cooking. I love to do anything involving food!
I asked my mom about what I would have to do to guest post she said I would have to pick a recipe, make it , take pictures of it ,edit the pictures, and type up the blog post. I have seen my mom do all of these things before. I have even helped her with them but I had never done it all by myself! I was excited and a little nervous. (But here I am doing it, right??? 🙂 )
So, I went on Pintrest and looked at recipes. I found a recipe for red velvet truffles, and knew I HAD to make it! Not only because they looked DELICIOUS, but because I think you could have a nice time making these truffles with your family for Christmas!
This recipe is very fun, and easy to make. A little secret though, one of the reasons I chose this recipe is that I got to use the sifter! I LOVE that thing!
I had made cake pops before and they turned out VERY messy. These truffles are similar but they don’t have a stick, and they aren’t messy!
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Red Velvet Truffles
These red velvet truffles are a bite sized red velvet treat! Perfect for entertaining or on your holiday platters! Level of difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- For the Truffle:
- 1/3 + 1 T flour
- 2 t. unsweetened cocoa
- 1/8 t. baking soda
- 1/8 t salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 T buttermilk
- 1 egg white
- 1 t red food coloring
- 1/4 t vanilla
- 1/8 t white vinegar
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
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- For the Coating:
- 12 ounces almond bark
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place 4 cupcake liners on the outside edge of a cupcake tin.
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder, set aside.
In a mixer bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, buttermilk, egg white, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix to combine. Divide the batter between the four liners and bake at for 20-22 minutes until a cake tester/toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
After cooling, crumble the cupcakes into a bowl, set aside. In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add the crumbs and combine well. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into your hands and then roll into balls. Place the balls on a plate and refrigerate at least four hours.
Prepare the coating by chopping the almond bark into 1" chunks and placing in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on medium power for 30-second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Dip each ball into the coating quickly, using a fork to turn. Let them dry on a piece of wax paper. Can be made 3 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
***Recipe is easily doubled and baked in a 6" round cake pan. ***
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110
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I thought I would share with you a couple of my favorite recipes on my Mom’s blog:
Shrimp and Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce
Porcupine Meatballs
Bubblicious Bubblegum Cupcakes with Bubblegum ButterCream Frosting
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Thanks <3 Josie
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
Josie you did a fabulous job on these truffles! They look perfect. I love red velvet cake so I know I would love these 🙂 Keep up the good work. Who knows, maybe you will start a blog of your own?
Michaela Kenkel says
I wouldn’t doubt if she did, Bobbi!! Thanks for the comment!
Josie says
Thank You!!! &maybe I would!
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you Bobbi! and maybe I will… someday!;)
Gina McDaniel says
Way to go Josie!!!! Awesome post! Andrew and I love red velvet cake, maybe I will have to make these instead of a cake! It would be cool if you could do a guest post each month! Hint Hint 🙂
Michaela Kenkel says
That’s a great idea!! She wants to do a pasta next! 😉
Josie says
Thank you Gina!! Btw I would defenatly do that monthly idea!❤
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks Gina! that would be Great!!!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
WOW Josie! Your Red Velvet Truffles are so pretty! I love how easy your directions are to follow and I can tell you thought out each step very carefully. My girls are grown (and my older one now has 2 daughters of her own) but if food blogging was around when they very young, I know they would have loved writing a post too. I will definitely be sharing your recipe with both of my daughters as they absolutely adore red velvet “everything!”
Michaela Kenkel says
Thanks for the (always heartwarming) comment, Linda!
Josie says
❤Thank you, Linda! How sweet of you to comment!!!❤
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you for the sweet comment, Linda! <3
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Josie what a wonderful guest post and hopefully we’ll see you on Master Chef Junior perhaps? Fabulous job and keep on cooking and baking!
Michaela Kenkel says
That would be AWESOME, Patty! Thanks for stopping by!
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you ,Patty, That would be GREAT!
Candi says
These look fabulous! You did a great job! I think the red and white would be great for an OU tailgate don’t you? I’m going to make these very soon!
Michaela Kenkel says
Thanks for the foodie love, Candi!
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks Candi! lol… yeah they would!
Susie Gall says
Way to go, Josie!! Your Red Velvet Cake Pops look professionally done and they sound delicious. Congratulations!!
Michaela Kenkel says
Thanks for commenting, Susie!
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you Susie!
Jane Bertinetti (Grandma) says
What can I say other than “you are so awesome, Josie!” What a beautiful post! Are you sure this is your FIRST one? Looks pretty professional to me! I love Red Velvet anything, and I would love to try these. They look delicious! I’m so glad you are following in your Mom’s footsteps!
Michaela Kenkel says
She’s something, Grandma Jane! <3
Josie Kenkel says
Awwww Thanks Grandma Jane!!! Love you!!!
Linda @ForkandForage says
Josie, I’m so impressed with your recipe, write-up and the photos. You did such a fabulous job – well done! Hope to see more of your recipes in the future. Keep up the great work in the kitchen. 🙂
Michaela Kenkel says
Thanks for the foodie love, Linda! <3
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you Linda! i Hope to post some more recipes too!!
Gerry Chase says
Josie,
These sound delicious. I may have to make them for my Master Gardener pot luck Christmas Party!!!!
Michaela Kenkel says
Gerry, They would be PERFECT for that! 🙂
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks, Gerry!!! That would be awesome!!!
Lovefoodies says
well Josie! What a fabulous recipe. I am going to save it and add it to my list of Christmas baking. This is going to be perfect for when I have friends come visit, and they are so pretty, perfect. My friends will LOVE these!
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your lovely recipe,
Keep up the excellent work!
Mary
Michaela Kenkel says
Thank you for the sweet comment, Mary!
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks for the heart felt comment, Mary! <3
Mary Marshall says
Way to go Josie! They look fabulous and I love that you enjoy cooking and baking in the kitchen. I cook with my grandsons now who also love to make some things themselves.
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you, Mary, how sweet!
Kecia says
Absolutely wonderful job Josie! Michaela, you have a very talented daughter! Gorgeous photos, great writing and YUMMY, too!
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks Kecia! 🙂
Karen Friend says
Josie—
These look fabulous!!! They will definitely be on my list to try.
I’m thinking if Josie can make them… I should be able to!!!!
Keep those recipes a coming!!! And keep that level of difficulty: EASY!!
Karen Friend
Michaela Kenkel says
Karen, you got this! 😉 Thanks for commenting!
Jamie Findley says
Wow! These look amazing! Josie has definitely set the bar high for young new bloggers. I think she could go very far in this endeavor. As a photographer, I always take note of the images and the composition, color, exppsure, and depth of field are all spot on! I can’t wait to make these with my children!! Thanks, Josie!!
Michaela Kenkel says
Jamie, Thanks a million for the comment. Your photography is fantastic!! I get to see it all via Aunt Bee! 😉
Aunt Bee says
Josie, you are a NATURAL! You did such a great job on the recipe and post. I know your mom is SO proud! My hubby’s FAVORITE dessert is red velvet cake so I will definitely have to make these for him! Thanks for a wonderful recipe! <3
Josie Kenkel says
Aww Thanks Brandi!!!
Heather says
Awesome work, Josie! Your mom seems so sweet from the groups we are in together and I’m sure you are just the same. Can’t wait to try these out. My little sister loves red velvet so maybe I’ll surprise her with these for Christmas! 🙂
Josie Kenkel says
Thank you Heather!!!
Sue Alexander says
Josie
I am so impressed. You my dear godchild are probably a better baker then I am. Your post is very good and someday I may even try to attempt this receipe. But wait I have you so I’ll call ya.
Michaela Kenkel says
HA!! She would totally make these for you, Sue!
Debi @ Life Currents says
How adorable is she! I love that she’s guest posting and that she loves food so much! And, I love these Red Velvet Truffles. Much better than cake pops. I mean, who needs a stick to get in the way! I’m pinning these to make them later. Great work!
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks For Your Sweet Comment, Debi!
Leslie @ The Extruded Noodle says
Wow Josie! Very professional job! I’m so impressed!
Michaela Kenkel says
Thanks for commenting, Leslie! <3
Cindy @ Hun What's for Dinner? says
You did such a great job on these truffles Josie. Your photographs are awesome! I just love seeing the younger generation in the kitchen. Hope your love of food and cooking continues!!
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks Cindy!!! <3
Terra says
Fabulous Josie!!! The truffles do look delicious and would be perfect for the holidays! You rocked out this post:-) Hugs, Terra
Josie Kenkel says
Aww Thanks Terra!!! 🙂
Aunt Carol says
Good job Josie, love that you are a mini your mom. You’ll have your own blog before you know it. Love you
Michaela Kenkel says
Aunt Carol, Love my MINI ME!! She sure will have her own webpage some day!! I just KNOW it!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Josie, you are adorable. Good job with the baking. They looks so delish. I think it’s so cool that you love the sifter. That means there’s more baking in your future! Keep up the good work and I look forward to your future posts! 🙂
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks SO MUCH KC!!!!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day and well done! Great job! These look great and sharing the love for you!
Cheers! Joanne
Josie Kenkel says
Thanks, Joanne!
Josie Kenkel says
THANK YOU for all of the sweet comments everyone!!!
Kellie hoffmann says
Kacie and I think these look sooo yummy! Good job, Josie!
Michaela Kenkel says
Kellie and Kacie, Thanks so much! She had a GREAT time making and blogging them! 🙂
Joanne says
This is a terrific post Josie. You did a fabulous job, your photos are awesome and they red velvet truffles look so delicious I can’t wait to try them.
Kris says
Josie, These look perfect! I agree with on cake pops being to messy, so I will definitely remember your recipe when I get to my Christmas baking! Looking forward to see you back again for another guest post!
Erlene says
These look wonderful. Great job. Would love if you came and shared this on two great link-ups – the Merry Monday Link Party tonight at 6pm PST and our Ultimate Cookies & Goodies Party too.
Michaela Kenkel says
My pleasure!! On my way! 🙂
Nicole Neverman says
These truffles look amazing, Josie! You have done such a fantastic job. Your pictures are so great. Things like this can be really hard to photograph. You are definitely a natural both in the kitchen and with a camera 🙂 I cannot wait to try your truffles, and keep up the amazing work!
Rachel says
Having lived in the south for a decade, I love a good red velvet cake. I love the almond bark twist. Sounds so delicious and I cannot wait to try these. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinning.
Michaela Kenkel says
My pleasure! 🙂
Melanie says
Have you tried freezing these? I would like to make some in advance to assemble cookie trays later for gifts.
Michaela Kenkel says
I haven’t tried it. I would think it would be fine? If you’re concerned about the almond bark, you could make the cake part, freeze them, and then defrost and dip them before you gift them?