Red Velvet Cake Pops

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate coating, melted
• Sprinkles (optional)
• Lollipop sticks

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake cools, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
7. Once the cake is completely cooled, crumble it into a large mixing bowl.
8. Add about half of the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined.
9. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate coating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
11. Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into a cake ball.
12. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Optionally sprinkle with decorations.
13. Place the finished cake pops upright in a container to allow the chocolate to set. Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cake Pops!

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