Description
Delightfully whimsical Grinch Cake Pops, combining rich red velvet cake with creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box red velvet cake mix (plus the ingredients listed on the box)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 (12-ounce) packs light green candy melts
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
- Cake pop sticks
- Red candy hearts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Make and bake the red velvet cake mix using the ingredients and instructions listed on the box.
- Let the cake cool completely before moving on.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a separate bowl.
- Add the sweetened cream cheese a little at a time, mixing with a spatula after every addition.
- If the mixture is too dry to hold together, add more frosting, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a moldable consistency.
- Portion the mix into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and roll until smooth.
- Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 10 minutes or refrigerate for 30.
- Place the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt them according to the package instructions or in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each spin.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening for easier dipping when fully melted.
- Remove the cake balls from the freezer and roll them again to remove any uneven spots.
- Dip the tip of a cake pop stick into the melted candy coating and insert it halfway into a chilled cake ball.
- Repeat with the remaining sticks and cake balls.
- Return the cake pops to the baking sheet and freeze for 10-15 minutes to secure the sticks.
- Transfer the melted candy to a tall glass or jar (reheat if needed).
- Carefully dip each cake pop into the glass until fully covered.
- Gently tap the stick against the side of the container to remove excess coating.
- Place the cake pop upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand.
- Let the candy coating harden completely, then pipe stripes of green over the surface with the remaining candy coating (optional).
- Alternatively, press a red candy heart onto each cake pop while the coating is still wet.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit for a lower sugar option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg