Description
Moist and delicious Red Velvet Cake Pops made with cream cheese frosting, candy melts, and sprinkles for perfect party treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake & Filling
- 15.25 ounces red velvet cake mix plus ingredients to prepare (1 box)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coating & Decoration
- 12 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake
Bake the red velvet cake according to the box directions. Allow it to cool completely before crumbling. - Make the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. - Combine Cake and Filling
Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese mixture and use your hands to mix until a dough-like consistency forms. - Form the Cake Balls
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray. - Chill the Cake Balls
Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm. - Prepare the Candy Coating
Melt candy melts or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. - Dip the Cake Pops
Dip a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, insert it halfway into each ball, then dip the entire pop into the coating. - Decorate
Add sprinkles immediately before the coating sets. - Set the Cake Pops
Place them upright in a foam block or upside down on parchment until fully hardened.
Notes
For smooth coating, avoid overheating candy melts.
If pops fall off sticks, the mixture may be too warm—chill again.
Using a deep cup for dipping creates even coverage.