Red Velvet Cake Pops 4th of July
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive Red Velvet Cake Pops for the 4th of July! Bursting with the rich flavor of classic red velvet cake and adorned with patriotic red, white, and blue candy drizzle, these bite-sized treats are as delicious as they are eye-catching. Made with crumbled cake mixed with creamy frosting, each pop is coated in silky white candy melts and topped with vibrant sprinkles for a perfect festive finish. These no-fuss handheld desserts are not only fun to make but also an ideal centerpiece for your holiday table or party platter. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or watching fireworks, these Red Velvet Cake Pops are the sweet treat your celebration needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs (as per cake mix instructions)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil (as per cake mix instructions)
- 1.25 cups water (as per cake mix instructions)
- 0.5 cup cream cheese frosting
- 12 oz white candy melts
- 4 oz red candy melts
- 4 oz blue candy melts
- 0.25 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 25 pieces lollipop sticks
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning candy melts)
Instructions
Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the red velvet cake mix box.
Prepare the red velvet cake batter by following the instructions on the box, using the eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake according to the directions on the cake mix box. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles a moldable dough.
Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of the cake mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used to form approximately 25 cake balls.
Melt about 1/4 cup of the white candy melts according to package instructions. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert it halfway into each cake ball. This helps the stick stay in place. Refrigerate the cake pops for 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt the remaining white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. If the candy melts are too thick, add a small amount of vegetable shortening to thin it out.
Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted white candy melts, ensuring the entire ball is coated. Gently tap off any excess coating and place the cake pop upright on a foam block or a lined tray to set.
Once the white coating has set, melt the red and blue candy melts in separate bowls.
Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the red and blue candy melts over the cake pops to create festive streaks. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles on top for added decoration.
Allow the cake pops to fully set at room temperature or refrigerate them briefly if needed.
Serve and enjoy your festive Red Velvet Cake Pops for the 4th of July celebration!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 354.0 g | 454% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.7 g | 933% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 4276 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1155.1 g | 420% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 857.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1185 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
