Bake the Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to package directions. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Let cool completely.
1 box Red Velvet Cake mix, Eggs, water, and oil
Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl until there are no large clumps.
1 box Red Velvet Cake mix
Mix in Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbled cake. Mix well until a dough-like consistency forms.
1/2 cup cream cheese
Roll into Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
Chill: Place the cake balls in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
Melt the Coating: Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in vegetable shortening (if using) for a smoother consistency. Add a few drops of red food coloring to make pink, if desierd
12 oz white chocolate melting wafers, 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, Red food coloring
Dip the Sticks: Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it halfway into a chilled cake ball. Repeat with all cake pops.
12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
Dip and Decorate: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, covering completely. Gently tap off any excess chocolate.
12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
Decorate Immediately: Immediately sprinkle with sprinkles, nuts, or chocolate chips before the chocolate sets.
Sprinkles, Chopped nuts, Mini chocolate chips
Dry: Insert the cake pops into a styrofoam block to dry completely.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious homemade Red Velvet Cake Pops
