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Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe

Red velvet cake pops are soft, rich bites of cake blended with tangy cream cheese and dipped in a smooth, white chocolate shell. They're festive, flavorful, and perfect for sharing or snacking.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Chill Time:: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cake pops
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon white vinegar
  • cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon salt

For the rest:

  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 12 ounces almond bark or white chocolate, chopped for coating

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line four cups of a cupcake pan—preferably on the outer edges—with paper liners. Gather and measure all your ingredients before beginning.
  • In a small mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the canola oil, granulated sugar, buttermilk, egg white, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar using an electric mixer until well combined and slightly thickened.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no streaks remain. The batter will be thick and vibrantly red.
  • Evenly divide the batter among the four prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, crumble the cupcakes into fine crumbs using your hands or a fork. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the cake crumbs and stir thoroughly until a dense, uniform mixture forms.
  • Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form smooth, compact balls. Transfer them to a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up.
  • To coat the cake pops, chop the almond bark into 1-inch pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on medium power in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  • Using a fork or dipping tool, quickly submerge each chilled cake ball in the melted coating, ensuring it's completely covered. Allow any excess to drip off, then transfer to a piece of wax or parchment paper to set.
  • Let the coating harden fully before serving. These cake pops can be made up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
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