Red Velvet Cake Balls

Ahhh, the sweet anticipation of Christmas - the holiday I hold closest to my heart. Besides the obvious traditions that bring out the best (and worst) in children and elderly alike, the tradition that this year I am choosing to be the most excited about is baking. In the last couple of years my interest in Christmas baking has been growing ever so slightly and this year I feel as though it is my duty and responsibility of a Mennonite wife to preheat my oven, put on my Christmas apron and melt some chocolate.

Last year my lovely sister Livy asked me to make a special Christmas treat with her but due to the pressures of end of term exams I was unable to take part in this event. She had wanted to make Red Velvet Cake Balls with me. Over the year, this idea stayed with me, and when my friend Tiffany left for the States, I put in a request for a box of Red Velvet cake mix which is unavailable in dear old Canada. Home safe and sound she presented to me my requested item and a few days (or weeks) later I submitted myself to the cake box on my counter. I won't say my first attempt was a complete success (see below), but they were delicious and quite a hit. I'm not sure what the trick is for the white chocolate but I will surely do better on attempt number 2 as these festive treats are now a staple in my Christmas baking repretoire.

Here is the link to the recipe and directions: http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-cake-balls/







Happy melting, sculpting and enjoying!

V. xo