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Perfect Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe Easy Homemade with Star Sprinkles

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These red velvet cake pops are sweet, creamy, and dazzling little bites coated in smooth white chocolate and topped with festive star sprinkles. Perfect for any occasion, they are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (15 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 g)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (240 ml)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml) or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 min
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (5 ml)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (full fat), softened (115 g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (30 g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers (340 g)
  • About ½ cup star-shaped sprinkles
  • 20 to 24 lollipop sticks or wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely (about 1 hour).
  6. Prepare frosting binder by beating cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl. Add about half the frosting and mix thoroughly. Add more frosting as needed until mixture holds together but is not too sticky.
  8. Roll mixture into 1 ½-inch balls using a spoon or cookie scoop. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and insert lollipop sticks halfway into each ball. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
  9. Melt white chocolate in microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  10. Dip chilled cake pops into melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Immediately sprinkle star-shaped sprinkles over coating. Place back on parchment-lined sheet.
  11. Let cake pops set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or chill in fridge for 15-20 minutes for quicker setting.

Notes

Chill cake balls well before dipping to prevent breakage. Use good quality white chocolate for smooth melting. Dip stick tips in melted chocolate before inserting into cake balls to secure. Work quickly with sprinkles to ensure they stick before chocolate sets. Silicone mats are preferred over parchment for chilling to prevent sticking.

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