Red Velvet Peppermint Cake Pops

The Story & Intro

There’s something magical about the first bite of Red Velvet Peppermint Cake Pops that mix of rich cocoa, cool mint, and holiday sweetness that melts right into your heart. I still remember the first time I made them on a chilly December night. Snowflakes were tapping gently against the window, my kitchen smelled like vanilla and chocolate, and my hands were covered in red velvet crumbs. I laughed to myself because that’s when I realized: the messier the counter, the happier the baker.

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. And Red Velvet Peppermint Cake Pops? Oh, mon Dieu… these tiny treats may be small, but they deliver big holiday joy.

Red velvet has always felt like the most luxurious flavor soft, velvety, slightly tangy, and elegant. But add peppermint? Suddenly it becomes festive, bright, and irresistible. These cake pops are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, classroom treats, or just a night in with twinkly lights and a holiday movie. They’re fun to make, delightful to eat, and guaranteed to bring out everyone’s inner child.

When I bake these, I feel a mix of my French childhood and my American adulthood coming together. The red velvet reminds me of the American recipes I learned after moving here, while the peppermint brings back memories of French winter candies wrapped in shiny foil. That blend of cultures just like these pops feels like home now.

So come into my cozy kitchen, grab your sprinkles and your sticks, and let’s make a batch of joy together. These Red Velvet Peppermint Cake Pops are festive, charming, and so simple you might find yourself making them long after the holidays are over.

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 25 minutes
• Baking: 20–25 minutes (if making cake from scratch)
• Assembly & Decorating: 30 minutes
• Total: About 1 hour 15 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake

(You may also use store-bought cake or a boxed mix!)

• 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 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Filling

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp peppermint extract (adjust to taste)

For Coating & Decoration

• 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers or almond bark
• 2 cups red candy melts (optional for drizzling)
• Crushed peppermint candies
• Holiday sprinkles
• Cake pop sticks

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bake the Red Velvet Cake

If you’re making homemade cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
Whisk together all dry ingredients flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, baking soda.
Mix wet ingredients separately: egg, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar.
Pour wet mixture into the dry and stir gently.
Bake 20–25 minutes, then cool completely.

2. Crumble the Cake

Once cooled, crumble the cake with your hands into a large bowl until you have fine crumbs.

3. Make the Peppermint Cream Cheese Filling

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract.
Taste and adjust mint level it should be cool and festive, not overpowering.

4. Combine

Add a few spoonfuls of frosting to the crumbled cake.
Mix until dough-like and shapeable.

5. Roll Into Balls

Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll 1–inch cake balls.
Place on a parchment-lined tray.

6. Chill

Freeze for 10–15 minutes so they firm up.

7. Attach Sticks

Dip each stick tip into melted white chocolate.
Insert halfway into each cake ball.

8. Coat the Cake Pops

Dip each pop into smooth white chocolate coating.
Let excess drip off.
Place upright in a stand or foam block.

9. Decorate

Sprinkle on crushed peppermint, drizzle red candy melts, or top with festive sprinkles.
Let harden completely before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Perfect for Christmas dessert platters
• Add to holiday gift boxes or teacher treats
• Serve them chilled for extra peppermint freshness
• Display in a decorative mug filled with marshmallows for a stunning centerpiece

Recipe Card

🎄 Red Velvet Peppermint Cake Pops

A bite-sized holiday treat filled with creamy peppermint frosting and coated in white chocolate magic.

⏱️ Time

• Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• Red velvet cake (homemade or boxed)
• Cream cheese frosting with peppermint
• White chocolate coating
• Crushed peppermint candies

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake or crumble your red velvet cake.
2. Mix with peppermint cream cheese frosting.
3. Roll into balls & chill.
4. Dip in white chocolate.
5. Decorate with peppermint or sprinkles.

📝 Notes

• Adjust peppermint extract to your liking.
• White chocolate must be melted slowly to avoid clumping.
• Store pops in the fridge up to 4 days.

🍽️ Nutrition (per pop, approx.)

• Calories: 140
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 18g
• Sugar: 14g
• Protein: 1g

Conclusion

There’s something comforting and nostalgic about making Red Velvet Peppermint Cake Pops. Each little pop feels like a tiny Christmas ornament you get to eat. Warm red velvet, cool mint, and creamy white chocolate make the perfect trio festive, fun, and full of joy. Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones or enjoying them with a cozy blanket and a twinkling tree, these pops are guaranteed to bring a smile.

Thanks for baking with me, mon ami. Every recipe we make together reminds me that cooking is more than food it’s memories, laughter, and love wrapped in sweetness. Until our next delicious adventure! ❤️