Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Pops

The Story & Intro

There’s something magical about Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Pops they feel playful, romantic, nostalgic, and just a little bit mischievous. Every time I roll the soft cake into little ruby-red spheres, I’m instantly taken back to the first time I made cake pops for a friend’s baby shower. I was still pretty new to America, wandering between grocery store aisles trying to understand the endless world of sprinkles, candy melts, and gluten-free flour blends. But the moment those cake pops came out perfectly, I knew I’d fallen in love with the craft.

And as always, bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.

So today, I’m sharing a recipe that blends all of those things: the elegance of French patisserie charm, the joy of American baking fun, and the sweet delight of Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Pops. Whether you’re preparing them for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, holiday trays, or simply because life feels better with something dipped in chocolate, this recipe will make your kitchen smell heavenly and your heart extra warm.

These cake pops aren’t just adorable they’re tender inside, perfectly coated outside, and allergy-friendly without sacrificing any flavor. And because life is too short for complicated desserts, I’m walking you through the simplest way to make them look bakery-beautiful.

Let’s roll, dip, decorate, and delight together. 💕

⏱️ Time

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Bake Time: 30 minutes
• Assembly & Decorating: 25 minutes
• Total: ~1 hour 20 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2–3 teaspoons red food coloring

For the Frosting (Binder for Cake Pops)

• 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

For the Outer Coating

• 2 cups white or dark chocolate candy melts
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional)
• Festive sprinkles or decorative sugar
• Cake pop sticks

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line with parchment.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
6. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cake to cool completely — warm cake pops will fall apart.

2. Prepare the Frosting Binder

1. With a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until smooth.
3. Set aside — try not to taste too much (I fail every time 😅).

3. Crumble & Mix

1. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
2. Add frosting a spoonful at a time.
3. Mix until the texture resembles soft cookie dough — moist but not sticky.

4. Roll the Cake Pops

1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
2. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Freeze for 10 minutes to firm up.

5. Insert the Sticks

1. Melt a little chocolate.
2. Dip the end of each stick into chocolate and insert halfway into each cake ball.
3. Chill again for 10 minutes.

6. Dip & Decorate

1. Melt remaining candy melts with coconut oil (for extra smoothness).
2. Dip each cake pop, gently tapping to remove excess.
3. Add sprinkles before the coating sets.
4. Place upright in a cake pop stand or Styrofoam block.

You now have shiny, festive Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Pops ready to impress. 💖

Serving Suggestions

• Serve on a decorative cake pop display for parties
• Wrap individually as homemade gifts
• Add to dessert boards for texture variety
• Dip in dark chocolate for a richer flavor
• Decorate with colored drizzle for holidays

📝 Notes

• Gluten-free flour: Use a blend with xanthan gum unless your mix already includes it.
• Make-ahead option: Cake balls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Dip after thawing slightly.
• Color tip: Gel food coloring gives the strongest red velvet color.
• Texture check: If your mixture is too dry, add 1 extra teaspoon of frosting at a time.

🍽️ Nutrition (Per Cake Pop)

• Calories: ~150
• Fat: ~8g
• Carbs: ~18g
• Protein: ~2g

(Values approximate.)

📜 Recipe Card

Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Pops 🎉

⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 18–22 cake pops

🛒 Ingredients

• Gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa, eggs, buttermilk
• Cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar
• Candy melts, sprinkles, cake pop sticks

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake gluten-free red velvet cake.
2. Make cream cheese frosting.
3. Crumble cake + mix with frosting.
4. Roll into balls and chill.
5. Add sticks, dip into melted chocolate.
6. Decorate and serve!

📝 Notes

Freeze uncoated cake balls for months. Use gel color for the best red.

100-Word INAYA Story Version (Required)

Hi, I’m INAYA, 38, from the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. Cooking has been part of my life since I was a child, learning from my grandmother how to make traditional dishes full of love and flavor. I believe food brings people together, especially women who want to share warmth and happiness through cooking. I keep things simple but tasty, mixing classic recipes with creativity. My kitchen gets messy, but that’s where the fun lives! Whether you’re new to cooking or already confident, I’m here to help you enjoy making meals that feel like home with stories, memories, and heart.

Conclusion

Making Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Pops is pure joy messy hands, melted chocolate smudges, and all. These little treats pack big flavor, big beauty, and big memories. Whether you’re gifting them, serving them, or eating three before they even set (no judgment here 😇), they’re guaranteed to bring a smile.

Thanks for baking with me, my sweet friends. Until our next delicious adventure bisous! 💋🎂