Juicy Red Velvet Cake Pops
These delightful cake pops combine the rich flavor of red velvet cake with creamy frosting and a chocolate coating, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake Pops
- 1 box red velvet cake mix Use any brand of cake mix available.
- 3 large eggs Can substitute with applesauce for a vegan version.
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil Can use any mild vegetable oil.
- 1 container cream cheese frosting Check for dairy-free options if needed.
- 1 bag chocolate melting wafers May substitute with dairy-free chocolate if desired.
- Sprinkles For decoration.
- Lollipop sticks To hold the cake pops.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to have everything within reach and preheat your oven as per the cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions, usually mixing with water, eggs, and oil, then bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine pieces in a large bowl.
- Mix the crumbled cake with cream cheese frosting until it reaches a dough-like consistency.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into uniform balls about one inch in diameter.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each ball halfway to ensure stability and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze the cake pops for about 1 hour to firm them up.
Dipping and Decorating
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate wafers according to package instructions.
- Dip each frozen cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before decorating.
- Sprinkle toppings over the wet chocolate coating and let the pops sit until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla or almond extract to the cake mix. You can also use white chocolate for a unique twist.