Description
Delightful and cozy Red Velvet Cake Pops perfect for autumn gatherings, transforming cake crumbs into elegant, bite-sized treats.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake (or 4 cups crumbled homemade red velvet cake)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12–16 oz white chocolate or candy melts, for coating
- Red sanding sugar or sprinkles for decoration
- 30–36 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Crumble the cake into a large bowl and crumble by hand.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add vanilla and mix in powdered sugar.
- Fold half of the frosting into the cake crumbs until the mixture holds together.
- Portion out and roll the mixture into 1–1.25 inch balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Melt the white chocolate/candy melts in a bowl. Dip the tip of each stick in chocolate, then insert into a cake ball.
- Dip each pop fully into the coating, tap off excess, and decorate. Allow to set upright.
- Serve at room temperature or briefly chill to firm up before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill cake balls before dipping and avoid moisture for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American