Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops

The Story & Intro

There’s something magical about Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops those tiny little bites of happiness that somehow taste like a celebration all on their own. Every time I make them, I’m instantly transported back to the first time I saw a chocolatier swirl two colors together. It felt like watching edible art come alive, and I remember thinking, “One day, I’m totally doing that in my own kitchen.”

And you know what? That day came sooner than I thought.

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 naturally, when I came up with these Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops, I knew I had a keeper. They’re elegant enough for parties, fun enough for kids, and delicious enough for grown-ups who pretend they “only want one” (we know better 😉).

These cake pops are soft, moist, and deeply flavored, blending the tangy cocoa-kissed magic of red velvet with the silky richness of chocolate. And ohhh, the swirl that gorgeous marbled effect that makes every pop look like it stepped off a dessert runway.

Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply treating yourself, you’re going to adore this recipe. And don’t worry I’ll walk you through everything so even if your kitchen gets a little messy (mine ALWAYS does), you’ll still end up with irresistible Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops every time.

Let’s get whisking, swirling, and smiling together. ❤️

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 30 minutes
• Bake: 25 minutes
• Shaping & Chilling: 45 minutes
• Decorating: 25 minutes
• Total: ~2 hours 5 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Chocolate Drizzle

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

For Binding the Cake Pops

• ⅓ cup cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)

For Coating

• 2 cups white candy melts
• 2 cups dark or milk chocolate candy melts
• Lollipop sticks
• Sprinkles (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake the Red Velvet Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the egg, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
5. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool completely before moving to the next step.

2. Crumble the Cake

Once cooled, break the cake into fine crumbs using clean hands or a fork. No big chunks allowed this is how we achieve perfectly smooth cake pops!

3. Mix With Frosting

Add ⅓ cup cream cheese frosting to the crumbs and mix until the texture resembles soft cookie dough.
You want it moist enough to hold together but not sticky.

4. Shape the Cake Balls

Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
Chill for 20 minutes.

5. Insert the Sticks

Melt a tiny bit of candy coating, dip each lollipop stick into it, then insert it halfway into a cake ball.
Chill again for 15 minutes to secure the sticks.

6. Create the Chocolate Swirl Coating

1. Melt the white candy melts in one bowl.
2. Melt the chocolate candy melts in another.
3. Add spoonfuls of melted chocolate into the white candy bowl, swirling gently with a toothpick don’t overmix or you’ll lose the marble effect!

7. Dip the Cake Pops

Hold each pop upside-down and dip it into the swirled coating using one smooth motion.
Tap gently to remove excess and maintain the swirl design.

8. Optional: Add Chocolate Drizzle

Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle across the finished pops for a dramatic bakery-style finish.

9. Let Them Set

Place the finished pops upright in a cake-pop stand or a block of styrofoam.
Let the coating harden for 15–20 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve them on a tiered dessert tray for a stunning party centerpiece.
• Wrap each in clear treat bags for gift-giving.
• Arrange them in a bouquet-style display for birthdays, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day.
• Add edible glitter or gold dust for a glamorous touch.

These Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops bring instant smiles and make any occasion feel a little more magical.

📝 Notes

• If your cake pops crack, your mixture may be too dry add a teaspoon more frosting.
• If they fall off the sticks, chill them longer before dipping.
• Always swirl the chocolate gently for defined marbling.
• Gel food coloring gives the brightest red velvet hue.

🍽️ Nutrition (Per Cake Pop)

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 18g
• Protein: 2g
• Sugar: 15g

Printable Recipe Card ❤️

Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops Recipe

(with short Inaya story as requested)

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 warmth. I believe food brings people together, especially women who want to share joy through cooking. Even when my kitchen gets messy, that’s where the memories happen and these Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops are exactly the kind of treat that fills a home with happiness.

⏱️ Total Time: 2 hrs
🍽️ Yield: 24 cake pops

🛒 Ingredients

• Red velvet cake (homemade)
• Cream cheese frosting
• White candy melts
• Chocolate candy melts
• Lollipop sticks

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake red velvet cake; let cool.
2. Crumble cake and mix with frosting.
3. Shape balls; chill.
4. Insert sticks; chill again.
5. Swirl melted white and chocolate candy melts.
6. Dip, decorate, and let set.

💡 Notes
Chill longer if the balls aren’t firm enough.

Conclusion

Making Red Velvet & Chocolate Swirl Cake Pops is like crafting tiny edible works of art playful, charming, and absolutely delicious. With their velvety interior and marbled chocolate shell, they’re guaranteed to impress any crowd. And deep down, that’s what I love most about cooking: creating beautiful little moments we can share bite by bite.

Thank you for stepping into my kitchen today. I hope these cake pops bring as much joy to your home as they do to mine. ❤️