The Story & Intro
If there’s one treat that brings out the kid in me every single holiday season, it’s red velvet Christmas cake pops. There’s just something magical about rolling warm, velvety crumbs between your palms, dipping them into glossy melted chocolate, and decorating them with sparkly sprinkles while Christmas music hums in the background. I still remember the first time I made cake pops for a holiday party I was covered in red crumbs and sugar dust, laughing alone in my tiny kitchen as if I’d created edible snowballs. These little bites of joy have followed me through so many Christmases, and every year, they taste even sweeter.
“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.”
That love of sharing something warm and homemade is exactly why I adore making red velvet Christmas cake pops. They’re festive, fun, and surprisingly easy to prepare even if your kitchen turns into a winter wonderland of crumbs and sprinkles. And honestly? That’s part of the charm. These cheerful pops make perfect edible gifts, party desserts, stocking stuffers, or simply a sweet moment to enjoy with someone you love.
Before we dive into the recipe, here’s the short version of your story shared with every article, just like you asked:
100-Word Inaya Story
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 Greek dishes full of love and flavor. I believe food brings people together, especially women who want to share warmth and happiness through cooking. I like to keep things simple but tasty, mixing classic recipes with a little creativity. Sometimes my kitchen gets messy, but that’s where the fun is! Whether you’re new to cooking or have some experience, I’m here to help you enjoy making delicious meals that feel like home.
Now let’s get festive and whip up the most irresistible batch of red velvet Christmas cake pops you’ve ever made! 🎄✨
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Chill: 1 hour
- Decorating: 20–25 minutes
- Total: About 2 hours
🛒 Ingredients
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For the Cake
You can bake your own cake or use a boxed mix both work beautifully.
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
OR your favorite homemade red velvet cake recipe
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
For the Coating
- 12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
- 8 oz red candy melts (optional for drizzling)
- 8 oz green candy melts (optional for drizzling)
- Holiday sprinkles: red, green, white, gold mix and match!
Tools
- Cake pop sticks
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Styrofoam block or a cardboard box with small holes
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake
Prepare your red velvet cake according to either the box instructions or your homemade recipe. Allow it to cool completely. (Warm cake = mushy pops, so patience here!)
Step 2: Crumble the Cake
Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl using your hands. Think soft, fine crumbs no big chunks.
Step 3: Add Frosting
Add about 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting and mix with your hands. The mixture should hold together when squeezed but shouldn’t feel overly wet.
Step 4: Shape the Cake Pops
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill in the fridge for 1 hour (or 20 minutes in the freezer).
Step 5: Insert the Sticks
Dip each cake pop stick about 1/4 inch into melted white chocolate, then gently push into a cake ball. This helps the stick “glue” to the cake.
Step 6: Coat in Chocolate
Melt your white chocolate or candy melts. Dip each cake pop, tapping gently to remove excess coating.
Place upright in Styrofoam or a box.
Step 7: Decorate!
Before the coating sets, add festive sprinkles.
Drizzle with melted red and green candy melts for a Christmas ribbon effect.
Let everything harden completely about 10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Display them in a holiday mug filled with sugar so they stand tall like little edible ornaments.
- Wrap each pop in cellophane for adorable edible gifts.
- Add crushed peppermint for extra holiday cheer.
- Serve with hot cocoa, eggnog, or a warm spiced latte.
📝 Notes
- If your cake mixture feels too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of frosting at a time until it holds.
- Candy melts work better than chocolate chips for smooth dipping.
- If your pops crack, it usually means the cake balls were too cold or the coating too hot let them warm up slightly before dipping again.
- Use gel food coloring to tint melted white chocolate if you want deeper Christmas reds and greens.
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. per cake pop)
- Calories: 120–150
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 1g
(Values vary based on ingredients and decorations.)
Recipe Card
🎄 Red Velvet Christmas Cake Pops 🎄
⏱️ Total Time: 2 hours
🍽️ Servings: 24 cake pops
🛒 Ingredients
- Red velvet cake (boxed or homemade)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
- White chocolate or candy melts
- Red & green candy melts
- Holiday sprinkles
👩🍳 Instructions
- Bake cake; cool fully.
- Crumble into fine crumbs.
- Mix with frosting.
- Roll into balls; chill.
- Attach sticks with melted chocolate.
- Dip in white coating.
- Decorate with sprinkles and drizzles.
📝 Notes
Keep chilled until serving for best texture.
Conclusion
Making red velvet Christmas cake pops always brings me joy not just because they’re delicious, but because they turn any kitchen into a holiday workshop full of color, sweetness, and laughter. Whether you’re gifting them, sharing them at a party, or simply treating yourself, these festive cake pops are guaranteed to bring smiles and a little extra sparkle to your season. Merry baking, my friend and from my cozy kitchen to yours, I hope these little pops of joy make your holidays even sweeter. 🎄❤️✨
