ULTRA Moist Red Velvet Cake Pops (Easy Cake Mix Hack)
Make moist red velvet cake pops using a simple cake mix hack and cream cheese frosting. These bite-sized desserts are coated in chocolate and perfect for parties or holidays.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 min
- Yield: 28 pops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 tub (8 oz) cream cheese frosting
- 12 oz melting wafers or chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
- Red sprinkles or decorations (optional)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package directions, but reduce the liquid slightly (use 1 cup of water instead of the amount listed, if necessary) to ensure a denser cake.
- Bake the cake in a 9×13 inch pan. Let the cake cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Discard any hard edges.
- Add the entire tub of cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into uniform balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have about 24 to 30 balls.
- Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the chocolate wafers according to package instructions. If using, stir in the shortening or coconut oil for a thinner consistency.
- Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it about halfway into a chilled cake ball. This acts as glue. Return the sheet to the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set the sticks.
- Dip each cake ball completely into the melted chocolate, rotating to cover evenly. Tap the stick gently against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Immediately apply sprinkles or decorations before the chocolate sets.
- Place the finished cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry completely.
Notes
- For the best texture, do not overmix the cake dough once the frosting is added. Mix just until combined.
- If the cake balls soften while dipping, return them to the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- If you prefer a thinner coating, use candy melts instead of standard chocolate chips, or add a small amount of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25