Name: Red Velvet Cake Pops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix (or homemade); 1 cup buttermilk (if making scratch); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp red food coloring (if not using pre-colored mix); 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade); 12–16 oz white candy melts or white chocolate; 1–2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional); Red cake crumbs or sprinkles for decoration; Lollipop sticks (24)

Description

Delicious and elegant Red Velvet Cake Pops, perfect for celebrations and gatherings, featuring a moist center and a crisp chocolate coating.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix (or homemade)
1 cup buttermilk (if making scratch)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring (if not using pre-colored mix)
1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
12–16 oz white candy melts or white chocolate
1–2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
Red cake crumbs or sprinkles for decoration
Lollipop sticks (24)

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Instructions

Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions (usually 350°F/175°C).
Prepare and bake the cake in a 9×13 pan following package or recipe directions.
Cool completely — chill the cake in the fridge for 30 minutes if needed for crumbling.
Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl until mostly fine crumbs remain.
Add about 3/4 to 1 cup of cream cheese frosting and mix until moistened and holds together.
Using a tablespoon, portion mixture into 24 even balls and roll to form smooth spheres.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Melt candy melts or white chocolate until smooth; stir in coconut oil if it’s too thick.
Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert into each chilled cake ball about halfway.
Dip each cake pop into the coating until fully covered, then sprinkle with crumbs or decorations before coating sets.
Insert sticks into a foam block to allow coating to harden completely.

Notes

Values for the ingredients are estimates; for precise tracking, weigh your final yield and use product labels to calculate exact values.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake pop
Calories: 160
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg