Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe (Easy, 3 Ingredients)
Indulge in the sweet and rich flavors of Homemade Red Velvet Cake Pops made with boxed cake mix. These delightful treats are an easy Valentine’s Day dessert or for all types of special occasions.
These red velvet cake balls have a moist and delicious cake center covered in a creamy coating, and are sure to be a hit with everyone.
These are a great option to make for those who are very busy and want a fun dessert to impress, but don’t have a ton of time to make it. With this recipe you simply add the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients to make the cake batter.
If you love easy homemade cake pops you may also want to try my Starbucks Birthday Cake Copycat Cake Pops or my Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pops Copycat Recipe.
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WHAT ARE CAKE POPS?
Cake pops are a type of dessert that is made by mixing crumbled cake with frosting or cream cheese, rolling the mixture into balls, and then inserting cake pop sticks into the center. The cake balls are then coated in chocolate, candy melts, or other types of candy coating and decorated with sprinkles, nuts, or other toppings.
Cake pops are a fun and popular treat for parties, weddings, and other special events. They can be made in a variety of flavors and colors, and can be customized to match the theme of the occasion.
It’s also a great way to use up leftover cake, and are a fun and creative way to present desserts. They can also be called cake truffles, dip cake balls, or balls of cake.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE RED VELVET CAKE POPS
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make these red velvet cake bites (the exact measurements and full recipe are in the recipe card at the end of this post):
- Red velvet cake mix – using boxed cake mix is an easy way to save yourself tons of time in the kitchen, I used Betty Crocker Red Velvet. You could also use a gluten free cake mix if you needed these to be gluten free, or make a homemade red velvet cake using red food coloring and cocoa powder.
- Frosting of choice – I used Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting. A homemade cream cheese frosting would also work great.
- White chocolate wafers – a white candy coating looks more aesthetic against the gorgeous red color interior, however dark chocolate wafers would work as well! You can also use white chocolate chips or red candy melts.
The inside of the cakes pops is a combination of cake mixed with frosting, which gives it the gooey soft texture. The cake pop chocolate coating is simply melted candy melts, or alternatively you can us melted white chocolate.
HOW TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS TREAT
Start by preparing your cake by package directions. Beat cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish or two 8×8-inch round cake dishes and bake in a 350 degree F oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it with a fork in a large bowl or in the baking dish. Set aside 1/2 cup of crumbled cake to decorate the outside of the cake pops.
Stir the frosting into the crumbled cake, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until chilled.
Use a cookie scoop and your hands to roll the mixture into evenly sized small balls and place on large baking sheet. You want to try make them all a consistent size – aim for the size of a ping pong ball.
Freeze again until balls are hard.
It’s easier to roll the cake & frosting mixture into perfectly round balls if it’s cold. The cake & frosting mixture is super moist, and at room temperature it makes it extremely difficult to shape them perfectly.
Once they have been frozen, I give them another little roll to smooth out the sides. Then place on a cookie sheet.
Melt candy melts in the microwave or in a double boiler. Dip lollipop sticks into the melted chocolate, then stick into one of the frozen cake balls.
Do this with all of them and put back in freezer till they are solidified.
Gently dip cake pops into the melted chocolate or spoon the chocolate onto balls and twirl to coat, letting the excess chocolate drizzle off onto parchment paper. Decorate with the crumbled cake that was set aside.
Place them upright in a styrofoam block, or a cardboard box to harden. There you have it, you have easy bite-sized treats!
OTHER CAKE POP FLAVOUR COMBINATIONS YOU COULD TRY
- Birthday cake pops – using vanilla frosting and using funfetti cake mix. My 3 Ingredient Funfetti Cake Pops (using a box of cake mix) are a huge hit on the blog!
- Cookie dough cake pops
- Chocolate cake pops – you can make the starbucks chocolate cake pops by using chocolate cake mix and chocolate candy melts.
- Peppermint chocolate cake pops – using chocolate boxed cake mix, peppermint frosting and melted chocolate coating or semi-sweet chocolate.
These are perfect to bring to a baby shower, birthday parties, or any celebration where you want to impress your guests! Homemade cake pops ALWAYS “wow” guests, trust me.
It’s a game changer, and will save you so much time! Not to mention you will make perfect cake pops every time.
The best part about making cake pops is you can use leftover cake crumbs, and mix it in with a small amount of icing and they come out great! You can also customize them but using a gluten free cake mix to make gluten free cake pops.
HOW TO STORE
To store this cake pop recipe, follow these simple steps:
- Allow the red velvet cake pops to cool completely before storing them.
- Place the cake pops in an airtight container. You can use a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid or a glass container with a rubber seal.
- If you’re storing multiple layers of cake pops, separate each layer with a sheet of wax paper to prevent them from sticking together.
- Store the cake pops in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.
When you’re ready to serve the cake pops, let them sit at room temperature for a 15-20 minutes to take the chill off. This will help them taste their best. Enjoy!
Other Delicious Sweets Treats You May Want To Try!
- Perfect Bar Recipe
- Homemade Nestle Crunch Chocolate Bar Recipe
- Biscoff Cheesecake
- Keto Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies
- The Best Healthy Protein Cookie Dough Recipe
Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe (Easy, 3 Ingredients)
Indulge in the sweet and rich flavors of Homemade Red Velvet Cake Pops made with boxed cake mix. These delightful treats are an easy Valentine's Day dessert or for all types of special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix, I used Betty Crocker
- 1/3 cup cream cheese icing, I used Betty Crocker
- 1 bag white candy melts, 12 oz
Instructions
1. Start by preparing your cake by package directions. Beat cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
2. Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish or two 8×8-inch round cake dishes and bake in a 350 degree F oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it with a fork in a large bowl or in the baking dish. Set aside 1/2 cup of crumbled cake to decorate the outside of the cake pops.
4. Stir the frosting into the crumbled cake, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until chilled.
5. Use a cookie scoop and your hands to roll the mixture into evenly sized small balls and place on large baking sheet. You want to try make them all a consistent size – aim for the size of a ping pong ball.
6. Freeze again until balls are hard. It’s easier to roll the cake & frosting mixture into perfectly round balls if it’s cold. The cake & frosting mixture is super moist, and at room temperature it makes it extremely difficult to shape them perfectly.
7. Once they have been frozen, I give them another little roll to smooth out the sides. Then place on a cookie sheet.
8. Melt candy melts in the microwave or in a double boiler. Dip lollipop sticks into the melted chocolate, then stick into one of the frozen cake balls. Do this with all of them and put back in freezer till they are solidified.
9. Gently dip cake pops into the melted chocolate or spoon the chocolate onto balls and twirl to coat, letting the excess chocolate drizzle off onto parchment paper. Decorate with the crumbled cake that was set aside.
10. Place them upright in a styrofoam block, or a cardboard box to harden. There you have it, you have easy bite-sized treats!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 19gProtein: 0g
The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.
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