Description

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Decadent Red Velvet Snowballs, a delightful dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with a creamy frosting. These charming treats feature a vibrant red hue and are coated in powdered sugar, making them perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. With their light texture and striking presentation, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to customize with added ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips, these snowballs are both festive and comforting, ensuring they become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and food coloring until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour batter evenly onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool on wire racks.
Crumble cooled cakes into fine crumbs and roll into 1-inch balls on a parchment-lined sheet.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth; dip each ball into the frosting or coat them entirely before rolling in additional powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 snowball (45g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg