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Best Easy Festive Red Velvet Cake Pops for Holidays

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Moist, rich red velvet cake pops coated in a crunchy candy shell, perfect for holiday parties and cookie exchanges. This kid-friendly recipe recreates a beloved bakery favorite with simple ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 oz white candy melts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  • Red and green sprinkles, for decoration
  • Crushed candy canes (optional)
  • Gold or silver edible glitter (optional)
  • 30–35 lollipop sticks (6-inch)
  • 1 block of styrofoam or cake pop stand

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  6. Add about ¾ cup of cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix with hands until mixture holds together when pressed. Add more frosting a tablespoon at a time if needed.
  7. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or hands. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Place white candy melts and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
  9. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted coating, then insert about halfway into a cake ball. Dip the entire cake ball into the coating, gently tapping the stick on the edge of the bowl to remove excess.
  10. Place the dipped pop in a styrofoam block. While coating is still wet, sprinkle with decorations. Let dry completely for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Don’t skip the chilling step—warm cake balls will fall apart in the coating. If coating is too thick, add more coconut oil. Use a deep, narrow bowl for dipping. Tap, don’t swirl, to remove excess coating. Work in small batches, taking only 5-6 cake balls out of the fridge at a time.

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