Red Velvet Cake Pops in Heart Shape | Romantic, Sweet & Perfect for Gifting

🎉 Introduction

Red Velvet Cake Pops in Heart Shape are the perfect treat for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, weddings, or simply to show someone you care. These adorable bite-sized desserts combine the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with the creamy tang of cream cheese filling, all coated in a smooth candy shell.

The heart shape makes them extra special, turning a simple cake pop into a heartfelt gesture. Whether you’re making them for your partner, gifting to friends, or selling at a bake sale, these cake pops are a guaranteed hit.

The process is surprisingly easy—bake the cake, mix with marshmallow creme and cream cheese for a luscious texture, shape into hearts, and dip into melted candy coating. The result? A dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
• Rubber spatula
• Baking dish (for the cake)
• Cooling rack
• Heart-shaped cookie cutter (small size, ~2 inches)
• Parchment paper
• Lollipop sticks or cake pop sticks
• Microwave-safe bowl (for melting candy melts)
• Styrofoam block or cake pop stand (for drying)

🛒 Ingredients

Fresh Products:

• 3 eggs

Condiments:

• ½ cup marshmallow creme

Culinary Aids & Spices:

• 1 box red velvet cake mix

Dairy Products:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup milk

Desserts:

• 24 oz candy melts (white, pink, or red)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Bake the Red Velvet Cake

1. Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, butter, and milk. Mix until smooth.
3. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake per package instructions, usually 25–30 minutes.
4. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2: Crumble the Cake

1. Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using clean hands or a fork.
2. Place crumbs into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Make the Filling

1. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add marshmallow creme and mix until creamy.

Step 4: Combine & Form Hearts

1. Add the cream cheese mixture to the cake crumbs.
2. Mix with a spatula until the texture is moldable but not overly wet.
3. Press the mixture into a heart-shaped cookie cutter placed on parchment paper, packing it tightly.
4. Gently remove the cutter to reveal the heart shape. Repeat until all mixture is used.

Step 5: Insert Sticks & Chill

1. Melt a small amount of candy melts.
2. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert into the base of each heart.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 6: Dip in Candy Coating

1. Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Dip each chilled heart pop into the melted coating, letting excess drip off.
3. Place upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set.

Step 7: Decorate & Serve

• Before the coating sets completely, you can add sprinkles, drizzle with contrasting chocolate, or leave them plain for a sleek look.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 20–24 heart cake pops
• Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus cooling)
• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: ~2 hours

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature:

• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator:

• Keeps for 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving.

Freezer:

• Freeze undipped cake hearts for up to 2 months. Thaw before dipping in candy coating.

🥄 Variations

• Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle white or dark chocolate over coated cake pops.
• Sprinkle Coating: Roll freshly dipped cake pops in festive sprinkles.
• Marble Effect: Swirl two candy melt colors together before dipping.
• Mini Hearts: Use a smaller cutter for bite-sized pops.
• Glitter Finish: Dust with edible glitter after coating sets.
• Filling Surprise: Add a small chocolate truffle in the center of the heart before shaping.
• Flavored Coating: Add a drop of oil-based flavor extract to candy melts.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use homemade red velvet cake instead of a mix?

Yes—just bake it plain without frosting, then follow the same crumbling method.

2. Can I skip the marshmallow creme?

Yes—replace with more cream cheese for a richer texture.

3. Can I use almond bark instead of candy melts?

Yes—it works well for coating and sets firmly.

4. How do I keep the coating smooth?

Make sure the candy melts are fully melted and not overheated.

5. Can I shape without a cookie cutter?

Yes—mold hearts by hand, but they may be less uniform.

6. How do I avoid cracks in the coating?

Ensure cake pops are not too cold when dipped to prevent temperature shock.

7. Can I make them in other shapes?

Absolutely—stars, flowers, or simple rounds all work.

8. How do I package them for gifting?

Wrap each in cellophane with a ribbon tie once fully set.

9. Can I double the recipe?

Yes—just bake two cakes or use two cake mix boxes.

10. Can I add flavoring to the cake?

Yes—vanilla or almond extract can enhance the red velvet flavor.

🏁 Conclusion

These Red Velvet Cake Pops in Heart Shape are the perfect way to turn a beloved cake flavor into a charming, handheld treat. The combination of moist red velvet crumbs, creamy filling, and a crisp candy coating makes them irresistible. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and gifting, these heart pops are as fun to make as they are to eat.

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Red Velvet Cake Pops in Heart Shape | Romantic, Sweet & Perfect for Gifting

Red Velvet Cake Pops in Heart Shape are the perfect treat for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, weddings, or simply to show someone you care. These adorable bite-sized desserts combine the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with the creamy tang of cream cheese filling, all coated in a smooth candy shell. The heart shape makes them extra special, turning a simple cake pop into a heartfelt gesture. Whether you’re making them for your partner, gifting to friends, or selling at a bake sale, these cake pops are a guaranteed hit. The process is surprisingly easy—bake the cake, mix with marshmallow creme and cream cheese for a luscious texture, shape into hearts, and dip into melted candy coating. The result? A dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

bake & Chill Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 24 cake pops

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Fresh Products:

• 3 eggs

Condiments:

• ½ cup marshmallow creme

Culinary Aids & Spices:

• 1 box red velvet cake mix

Dairy Products:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup cream cheese softened
• 1 cup milk

Desserts:

• 24 oz candy melts white, pink, or red

Equipment

• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
• Rubber spatula
• Baking dish (for the cake)
• Cooling rack
• Heart-shaped cookie cutter (small size, ~2 inches)
• Parchment paper
• Lollipop sticks or cake pop sticks
• Microwave-safe bowl (for melting candy melts)
• Styrofoam block or cake pop stand (for drying)

Method

 

Step 1: Bake the Red Velvet Cake

1. Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, butter, and milk. Mix until smooth.
3. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake per package instructions, usually 25–30 minutes.
4. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2: Crumble the Cake

1. Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using clean hands or a fork.
2. Place crumbs into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Make the Filling

1. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add marshmallow creme and mix until creamy.

Step 4: Combine & Form Hearts

1. Add the cream cheese mixture to the cake crumbs.
2. Mix with a spatula until the texture is moldable but not overly wet.
3. Press the mixture into a heart-shaped cookie cutter placed on parchment paper, packing it tightly.
4. Gently remove the cutter to reveal the heart shape. Repeat until all mixture is used.

Step 5: Insert Sticks & Chill

1. Melt a small amount of candy melts.
2. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert into the base of each heart.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 6: Dip in Candy Coating

1. Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Dip each chilled heart pop into the melted coating, letting excess drip off.
3. Place upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set.

Step 7: Decorate & Serve

1. Before the coating sets completely, you can add sprinkles, drizzle with contrasting chocolate, or leave them plain for a sleek look.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature:

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator:

Keeps for 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving.

Freezer:

Freeze undipped cake hearts for up to 2 months. Thaw before dipping in candy coating.

🥄 Variations
Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle white or dark chocolate over coated cake pops.

Sprinkle Coating: Roll freshly dipped cake pops in festive sprinkles.

Marble Effect: Swirl two candy melt colors together before dipping.

Mini Hearts: Use a smaller cutter for bite-sized pops.

Glitter Finish: Dust with edible glitter after coating sets.

Filling Surprise: Add a small chocolate truffle in the center of the heart before shaping.

Flavored Coating: Add a drop of oil-based flavor extract to candy melts.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use homemade red velvet cake instead of a mix?
Yes—just bake it plain without frosting, then follow the same crumbling method.

2. Can I skip the marshmallow creme?
Yes—replace with more cream cheese for a richer texture.

3. Can I use almond bark instead of candy melts?
Yes—it works well for coating and sets firmly.

4. How do I keep the coating smooth?
Make sure the candy melts are fully melted and not overheated.

5. Can I shape without a cookie cutter?
Yes—mold hearts by hand, but they may be less uniform.

6. How do I avoid cracks in the coating?
Ensure cake pops are not too cold when dipped to prevent temperature shock.

7. Can I make them in other shapes?
Absolutely—stars, flowers, or simple rounds all work.

8. How do I package them for gifting?
Wrap each in cellophane with a ribbon tie once fully set.

9. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—just bake two cakes or use two cake mix boxes.

10. Can I add flavoring to the cake?
Yes—vanilla or almond extract can enhance the red velvet flavor.

🏁 Conclusion
These Red Velvet Cake Pops in Heart Shape are the perfect way to turn a beloved cake flavor into a charming, handheld treat. The combination of moist red velvet crumbs, creamy filling, and a crisp candy coating makes them irresistible. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and gifting, these heart pops are as fun to make as they are to eat.