Description
Delightfully sweet and festive Romantic Cake Pops made with moist red velvet cake, creamy frosting, and a smooth white chocolate coating. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration, these adorable heart-themed treats are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Velvet Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
- Red or pink sprinkles
- Heart-shaped candy decorations (optional)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the package instructions to bake the red velvet cake. Allow it to cool completely before proceeding to the next step to ensure the crumbs mix well with the frosting.
- Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs inside a large mixing bowl, breaking apart any large chunks for an even texture.
- Mix with Frosting: Add the cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until the mixture reaches a moist, dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
- Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Chill the Cake Balls: Freeze the cake balls for 15 to 20 minutes until firm but not completely frozen, which helps maintain their shape during dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate or candy melts according to package directions, ensuring a smooth and even consistency for dipping.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks: Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then gently insert it halfway into each chilled cake ball. This helps secure the stick in place.
- Coat the Cake Pops: Dip each cake pop fully into the melted chocolate, gently tapping off any excess coating to avoid drips.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle red or pink sprinkles and add optional heart-shaped candy decorations for a festive look.
- Dry and Set: Stand the cake pops upright in a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand and allow them to dry completely at room temperature.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to tint the white chocolate coating pink for a more vibrant appearance.
- Store cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
