Description
These Bloody Red Velvet Cake Pops are the ultimate Halloween treat—moist red velvet cake blended with creamy filling, coated in white chocolate, and finished with a dramatic ‘bloody’ drizzle. Perfect for parties, they’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to wow kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz white candy melts (or white chocolate chips)
- 2 oz red candy melts (for the ‘bloody’ drizzle)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for thinning the melts)
- Edible red gel or piping gel (for extra blood effect)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional)
- Lollipop sticks (about 24, sturdy for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer on medium until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20–30 minutes.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the cake crumbs. Mix until evenly combined and dough-like.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls (about 24). Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt a small amount of white candy melts and dip the tip of each lollipop stick before inserting into each cake ball.
- Melt remaining white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds. Add coconut oil if needed for thinning.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted coating, swirling to cover evenly. Tap off excess and place upright in a stand or block to set (about 10 minutes).
- Melt red candy melts. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle over each pop for a ‘bloody’ effect. Add edible red gel for extra ooze.
- Decorate with Halloween sprinkles or edible glitter as desired. Let pops set completely at room temperature (about 20 minutes) or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Serve on a spooky platter and enjoy!
Notes
Chilling the cake balls before coating is key for smooth dipping. Don’t worry about perfect drizzle—the messy look is spookier! For gluten-free or dairy-free options, use appropriate cake mix and cream cheese substitutes. Store pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Halloween, cake pops, red velvet, bloody, party treats, spooky dessert, kid-friendly, easy dessert, cream cheese, candy melts