Description
Indulge in these delightful Romantic Cake Pops made with red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and coated in white chocolate. These charming treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Pops:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 can (16 oz) cream cheese frosting
- 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts (pink, red, or white)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter
- 30–40 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the Red Velvet Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Cake Mixture: Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until dough-like.
- Shape the Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer until firm.
- Coat the Cake Balls: Melt the chocolate or candy melts and dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate. Insert the stick into a cake ball. Dip the cake pop fully into the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
- Set the Cake Pops: Place the cake pops upright to set in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand. Let them firm up at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- You can use homemade red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting for a personalized touch.
- Enhance the flavor with a splash of vanilla or almond extract.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Store the cake pops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
