Are you ready to whip up something super fun and tasty? Let’s make red velvet cake pops! These little treats are perfect for parties, snacks, or just to enjoy after school.
They’re a mix of soft red velvet cake, creamy buttercream frosting, and yummy white chocolate. Plus, they’re easy to make! Let’s get started with this awesome recipe that makes about 8-10 cake pops.
Red Velvet Cake Pops
For the Red Velvet Cake:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 5 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp red food coloring
For the Buttercream:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 3- 1/2 TBSP (at room temperature)
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cake Pops:
- The red velvet cake you just made
- 2 tbsp buttercream frosting
- Wooden sticks (like popsicle sticks)
- Melted white chocolate
- Sprinkles
Let’s Make Some Cake Pops!
Mix It Up: Start by mixing all the ingredients for the red velvet cake in a bowl. Make sure it’s nice and thick!
Cook the Cake: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe cup. Microwave it for about 70 seconds until it puffs up. If you prefer baking it in an oven, preheat it to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check with a toothpick to see if it’s done; it should come out clean.
Make the Frosting: While the cake is cooking, grab a bowl and whisk the butter until it’s fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until it’s smooth. Then add the milk and vanilla essence, whisking until everything is well combined.
Crumble Time: When the cake is cool, crumble it into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of your buttercream frosting and mix it all together until it looks like dough.
Shape the Pops: Take small scoops of the mixture and roll them into balls. Grab a bamboo stick, dip it in melted white chocolate, and stick it into the center of each ball to hold it in place. Pop them in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Coat Them Up: After they chill, dip each ball into melted white chocolate. Let any extra chocolate drip off, and then sprinkle them with colorful sprinkles to make them look awesome!
Chill Again: Place the cake pops upright in a Styrofoam block or a cake pop stand. Refrigerate them for another 15 minutes so they can set.
Dig In!: Your red velvet cake pops are ready to be enjoyed!
Tips for Perfect Cake Pops
- Don’t Overmix: If you mix the cake batter too much, the cake can turn out dense. Just mix until combined!
- Storing: It’s best to keep the cake pops at room temperature. If you put them in the fridge, they might get all sweaty.
- Keep It Small: Make sure the cake balls aren’t too big, or they won’t stay on the stick.
Red velvet cake pops are a fun and tasty treat that everyone will love. They look great and taste even better! So gather your friends or family, get your ingredients, and start baking. These cake pops will definitely make your day a little sweeter!
Red Velvet Cake Pops
An easy to make red velvet cake pop recipe.
Ingredients
- For the Red Velvet Cake
- ● All-purpose flour: ¼ cup
- ● Sugar: 2 tbsp
- ● Cocoa powder: 1 tsp
- ● Baking powder: ¼ tsp
- ● Milk: 5 tbsp
- ● Apple cider vinegar: ½ tsp
- ● Butter (melted): 1.5 tbsp
- ● Red food coloring: 1 tsp
- For the butter cream
- ● Sugar (powdered): ¼ cup
- ● Butter (room temperature): 3.5 TBSP
- ● Milk: 1 tbsp
- ● Vanilla extract: ½ tsp
- For the cake pops
- ● Prepared red velvet cake
- ● Prepared buttercream: 2 tbsp
- ● Wooden sticks
- ● White chocolate (melted): As required
- ● Sprinkles: To garnish
Instructions
- Start the recipes by making the mug cakes first. For the mug cakes, mix all the ingredients together. The mixture should be of thick consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to a cup that is microwave/oven friendly.
- Microwave for 70 seconds to 1 minute or until you see the cake rise. If you are using an oven, pre-heat the oven and bake the mug cake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. Use a toothpick to ensure that the cake is cooked completely.
- While the cake is cooking, let’s prepare the buttercream. Take butter in a bowl and whisk it until it starts forming peaks. If you are using a hand whisk, then it will take you about 5 minutes. If you are using an electric whisk, it should be done in less than half the time.
- Add the sugar next and whisk again. It should turn into a smooth texture.
- Add the milk and vanilla essence and whisk again. You should end up with a smooth textured frosting.
- Once the cake is done, rest it and let it come to room temperature.
- Once the cake is cooled enough, transfer it to a mixing bowl and crumble it.
- Add the prepared buttercream frosting and mix well.
- Take small scoops and make round balls.
- Use a bamboo/ wooden thin stick, dip it in the melted white chocolate and stick it into the prepared balls. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Next, bring them out of the refrigerator and dip the balls in melted white chocolate. Immediately garnish with sprinkles. Use a Styrofoam to keep the cake pops straight.
- Once you have dipped and garnished all the cake pops, refrigerate them for 15 minutes.
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