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Pink Velvet Cake Pops

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These adorable pink velvet cake pops feature moist cake, creamy cream cheese frosting, and a crisp white chocolate shell. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a sweet treat any day, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to delight both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (7g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml) or whole milk with a squeeze of lemon
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (10ml)
  • Pink gel food coloring, as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (2ml)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (60g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g), softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar (75g), sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2ml)
  • 8 ounces white chocolate or candy melts (225g)
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
  • About 20 lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Add pink gel food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry, stirring until smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Add white vinegar and stir briefly. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy and smooth. Chill if needed.
  8. Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs. Add half the frosting and mix. Add more frosting, a spoonful at a time, until mixture holds together like damp sand.
  9. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in freezer).
  10. Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Add 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil if needed for thinning.
  11. Dip tip of each lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into a cake ball.
  12. Dip each cake pop into melted chocolate, gently tapping off excess. Immediately decorate with sprinkles or glitter.
  13. Stand pops upright in a Styrofoam block or box to set. Let chocolate harden completely (about 15 minutes).

Notes

Chill cake balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent them from falling off the stick. Use gel food coloring for vibrant pink without affecting texture. Thin chocolate with coconut oil for a smooth coating. Add decorations while chocolate is wet. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, see ingredient tips and variations.

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