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Homemade Red Velvet Cake Pops

Enjoy the rich flavor of red velvet cake in a portable format with these delightful cake pops, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 pops
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix Base flavor and structure.
  • as per box instructions Ingredients required for cake For moisture and texture.

For the Filling and Coating

  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting Richness and moisture.
  • 4 oz chocolate or candy melts Coating and sweetness.
  • 20 pieces lollipop sticks For serving.
  • as desired sprinkles (optional) For decoration.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the instructions provided on the box.
  • Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack until cool to the touch (about 30 minutes).

Crumbling and Mixing

  • Crumble the cooled red velvet cake into a large bowl into fine crumbs.
  • Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until fully combined.

Shaping

  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate the shaped cake pops for about 30 minutes.

Coating

  • Melt the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip the end of the lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert it into each cake ball.
  • Dip the entire pop into the melted chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  • Sprinkle toppings onto the wet chocolate if desired.
  • Let the coated cake pops stand at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate sets.

Notes

Ensure the cake cools completely before crumbling for best results. Adjust frosting if mixture feels too dry.
Keyword Cake Pops, Dessert Recipe, fun desserts, Red Velvet, sweet treats