Red, White & Blue Cake Pops

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Red, White & Blue Cake Pops are the perfect bite-sized treats to celebrate the Fourth of July. With festive colors, a rich cake-and-frosting interior, and a smooth candy coating, these patriotic pops are fun to make, easy to customize, and always a crowd favorite. Whether displayed on a dessert table or handed out as party favors, they add instant charm to your celebration.

ingredients

this Recipe

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

baked red velvet, vanilla, or funfetti cake
vanilla or cream cheese frosting
red candy melts
white candy melts
blue candy melts
red, white, and blue sprinkles
lollipop sticks

directions

Crumble the fully cooled cake into a large bowl until fine and even.

Mix in frosting a spoonful at a time until the mixture holds together like dough.

Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.

Melt the white candy melts according to package instructions.

Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted coating, then insert halfway into each cake ball.

Freeze again for 10–15 minutes to secure the sticks.

Dip each cake pop fully into the white candy coating and let the excess drip off.

Decorate with red and blue drizzle, sprinkles, or swirl the colored melts for a marble effect.

Place upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set completely.

Servings and timing

This recipe yields approximately 24 cake pops.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 1.5 hours
Decorating time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2.5–3 hours

Variations

Use red velvet cake for a naturally red interior.
Add edible glitter or metallic star sprinkles for extra sparkle.
Dip in blue or red melts first, then drizzle with white for a reverse color effect.
Flavor the coating with a drop of peppermint or vanilla extract for a twist.

storage/reheating

Store cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Do not freeze once coated, as the candy shell may crack.

FAQs

Can I use boxed cake mix?

Yes, boxed cake mix and canned frosting work perfectly for this recipe.

Do I need a cake pop mold?

No, these are hand-rolled and don’t require a mold.

Why are my cake pops falling off the stick?

Chilling the pops and dipping the stick in melted coating first helps secure them.

Can I make them ahead?

Yes, uncoated cake balls can be frozen for up to 1 month.

What kind of sprinkles work best?

Jimmies or nonpareils in patriotic colors hold up well without bleeding.

Can I use chocolate instead of candy melts?

Yes, but candy melts are easier to color and set more evenly.

How do I avoid cracks in the coating?

Let the cake pops come closer to room temperature before dipping.

Can I skip the sticks?

Yes, make cake truffles by serving them in mini cupcake liners instead.

Is this gluten-free?

Only if using gluten-free cake and frosting.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, this recipe scales well for larger batches.

Conclusion

Red, White & Blue Cake Pops are a festive, flavorful treat that combines fun presentation with delicious results. Perfect for patriotic holidays, these sweet bites are easy to make, great for sharing, and bring color and joy to any party table. Get creative with your designs and enjoy a pop of celebration in every bite.

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