Red Velvet Cake Pops
Red velvet cake pops are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy coating, making them perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized desserts are vibrant in color and offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave your guests craving more. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging on a Tuesday, these cake pops are sure to impress and bring joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cake pops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup red candy melts
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix as per package instructions, then pour into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool, then crumble into fine pieces in a large bowl.
- Mix in cream cheese frosting until fully combined, achieving a moist yet firm consistency.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Melt candy melts according to package instructions until smooth, then dip each ball into the melted coating, adding sprinkles if desired.
- Insert lollipop sticks and let set upright until hardened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg