Snacks for Birthday – Red Velvet Cake Pops with White Chocolate
Moist red velvet cake mixed with cream cheese frosting, rolled into balls, and dipped in chocolate — these festive cake pops are perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Chill Time: 1–2 hours
- Cook Time: As per cake directions
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 20–24 cake pops 1x
Ingredients
Cake & Frosting:
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1 box red velvet cake mix (or homemade)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Coating & Decoration:
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10–12 oz white or dark melting chocolate
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Cake pop sticks
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Sprinkles or crushed crumbs (optional)
Instructions
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Bake cake as directed. Cool completely and crumble into fine crumbs.
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Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Mix frosting into cake crumbs until the dough holds together.
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Roll into 1-inch balls and chill for 1 hour.
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Dip cake pop sticks in chocolate, insert into balls, and chill again.
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Melt coating chocolate and dip each pop. Tap off excess and decorate.
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Let set upright. Refrigerate or serve once firm.
Notes
Freeze uncoated cake pops for up to 2 months. Use flavored extracts or colored melts for variations.