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Red Velvet Cake Pops

These elegant and fun red velvet cake pops are a delightful treat that combines rich, velvety flavors with bite-sized convenience, making them perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 3 eggs, as needed Typically 3
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting Store-bought or homemade
For Coating and Decorating
  • 1 pound white chocolate or chocolate candy melts
  • sprinkles or decorative topping of your choice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake the Cake: Follow the instructions on the cake mix box, preparing the red velvet cake as directed. Once baked, allow it to cool completely.
  2. Crumble the Cake: Once cool, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
  3. Mix & Roll: Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until fully combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Chill: Pop the baking sheet in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up the cake balls.
  5. Melt the Coating: While the balls chill, melt the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  6. Dunk & Decorate: Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place them back on the parchment and add sprinkles before the coating sets.

Notes

Store the cake pops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For freezing, you can freeze uncoated cake balls for up to 3 months. Ensure safe temperatures for perishables used in the recipe.