Red Velvet Cake Pops are a fun and delicious twist on the classic red velvet cake. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a sweet indulgence. Coated in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles, they are as visually appealing as they are tasty!

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating:

• 12 oz white chocolate or dark chocolate (for coating)
• Sprinkles (for decoration)
• Lollipop sticks (optional)

Timing

Making Stunning Red Velvet Cake Pops takes about 30 minutes for preparation, 25-30 minutes for baking, and 1-2 hours for cooling and assembling.

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Red Velvet Cake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3: Crumble the Cake

1. Crumble Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, crumble it into a large bowl using your hands or a fork until it resembles fine crumbs.
2. Mix with Frosting: Add the cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs, mixing until fully combined. The mixture should be moist but hold together when shaped.

Step 4: Form the Cake Pops

1. Shape Balls: Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Chill: Refrigerate the cake balls for about 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 5: Coat the Cake Pops

1. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white or dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Dip Sticks: If using lollipop sticks, dip the end of each stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into the center of each cake ball.
3. Coat Cake Pops: Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
4. Decorate: Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles for decoration.

Step 6: Set and Serve

1. Let Set: Place the cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a cake pop stand to allow the chocolate to set completely.
2. Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, serve the cake pops on a platter or in a decorative container.

Step 7: Dig In

1. Savor the Flavor: Enjoy these delicious and visually stunning red velvet cake pops!

Nutritional Information

Here’s a quick overview of the nutritional content of Stunning Red Velvet Cake Pops (per pop, based on 24 servings):

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	150
Protein	2g
Fat	7g
Carbohydrates	20g
Fiber	0g
Sugar	10g

Tips for Customization

• Flavor Variations: Experiment with different cake flavors, such as chocolate or vanilla, and adjust the frosting accordingly.
• Chocolate Coating: Use colored candy melts for a fun and festive look.
• Storage: Store the cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion

Stunning Red Velvet Cake Pops are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy frosting, all coated in chocolate. Perfect for any celebration, these cake pops are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth! Enjoy this delightful recipe!