Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Grinch Cake Pops—moist red velvet cake balls dipped in vibrant green chocolate and topped with red heart sprinkles for a festive touch. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a fun baking project with family.
Ingredients
Cake
- 15 ounce box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces green melting wafers
- 24 red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into a 9×13″ pan and bake as directed. Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 2 minutes, then carefully remove and discard any brown edges before crumbling the cake into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Cake Crumbs: Using a stand mixer on low speed, mix the cake crumbs until they come together and can be formed into a ball. This step helps the cake bind well for shaping.
- Form Cake Pops: Use a cake pop press or a medium cookie scoop to portion out the cake mixture. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place on a plate. Repeat until all cake mixture is used.
- Freeze Cake Balls: Place the cake balls in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up, making them easier to handle for dipping.
- Melt Chocolate Wafers: Right before removing cake balls from the freezer, melt the green melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Insert Sticks: Dip each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it halfway into the center of each chilled cake ball. This secures the stick firmly inside.
- Dip Cake Pops: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Gently tap the stick on the edge of the bowl or twirl the pop to remove excess coating for an even finish.
- Decorate: While the chocolate is still wet, place a red heart sprinkle in the center of each cake pop to mimic the Grinch’s heart and add festive color.
- Set and Store: Insert the sticks upright into a styrofoam block or a glass filled with rice to hold them steady while the chocolate sets, approximately 1 hour. Once set, store the cake pops in an airtight container in a cool place for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Discarding brown edges helps maintain a consistent color and texture for the cake pops.
- Freezing the cake balls before dipping ensures they are firm and reduces breakage during coating.
- Use a toothpick or offset spatula if you want to add extra decorations once the chocolate sets.
- Store in a cool environment to prevent melting, but avoid refrigeration which may dry them out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
