These 4th of July cake pops are bursting with red, white, and blue cake, coated in white chocolate, and topped with star sprinkles—perfect for any patriotic party! No sticks or baking required, just easy, fun, festive bites that everyone loves.

Patriotic cake truffles coated in white chocolate and topped with red, white, and blue star sprinkles.

Why You’ll Love These Red, White & Blue Cake Balls

Festive and fun: With bright layers of red, white, and blue cake and star sprinkles on top, they’re perfect for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July or Memorial Day.
No sticks required: These are all the fun of cake pops without the hassle—no need for lollipop sticks or fancy tools.
Easy to make ahead: You can prep them in advance and keep them chilled, making party day much easier.
Kid-approved: From the colorful inside to the sweet white chocolate coating, these are always a hit with kids (and adults, too!).
Customizable: Swap in different cake flavors or change the sprinkle colors to fit any holiday or party theme.

Ingredients

White cake mix plus the oil, water, and eggs called for on the box
Red and blue food coloring
Cream cheese: Make sure the block of cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the cake mixture. I prefer using full-fat cream cheese for this recipe because it gives these treats the most flavor and richness. Reduced-fat cream cheese would still work, but they may not be as rich-tasting.
White vanilla melting wafers: If you can not find good-quality white candy melts (like Ghirardelli brand), you can use vanilla almond bark and melt it according to the package instructions. White chocolate chips tend to seize, so you may need to add ½ teaspoons vegetable oil or coconut oil for a smooth finish.
Red, white, and blue sprinkles

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Top view of patriotic cake bombs on a plate.

How to Make 4th of July Cake Pops

Make The Bomb Batter: In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box.
Color The Cake: Separate the cake batter into three separate bowls. Add red food coloring into the first bowl, blue into the second, and leave the third plain.
Bake: Pour the colored cake batter into separate baking pans. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
Cool And Crumble: Remove from the oven and cool each cake completely on a wire rack. Crumble the cakes into separate medium mixing bowls.
Make The Mixture: Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Mix cream cheese into each bowl of crumbled cake.
Scoop And Roll Round: Use a cookie scoop to form red, white, and blue cake balls. Place them on the baking trays and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

Melt: Melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals until fully melted.
Dip And Decorate: Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate to coat completely, drizzle with remaining melted chocolate, then add sprinkles while still wet. Place them back into the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
Serve: Serve slightly chilled and enjoy!

red, white, and blue cake batter is baked, crumbled, mixed with cream cheese, shaped into multicolored balls, dipped in white chocolate, and decorated with patriotic sprinkles.

Serving Suggestions

Serve On A Stick: Turn these truffles into 4th of July cake pops by inserting lollipop sticks into the centers before chilling. Patriotic cake pops are perfect for grab-and-go party treats!
Serve With A Scoop: Serve your cake bombs alongside a scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream for the ultimate colorful creamy pairing.
Prepare A Patriotic Platter: Arrange your Patriotic Cake Bombs on a large platter with my 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats, 4th of July Jello Shots, 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies and more 4th of July desserts. Perfect for a summer BBQ or Fourth of July picnic!

Patriotuc cake bombs on a white plate with red, blue and white sprinkles.

Tips & Variations

Use Colored Candy Melts: Switch out the white chocolate for red candy melts and blue candy melts to give your cake bombs even more festive flair. Dip some in red, others in blue, and drizzle white chocolate on top!
Coat The Candy: For the smoothest coating, use a fork to dip each patriotic treat into the melted chocolate, tapping gently to remove excess. To avoid chocolate drips, use a toothpick to lift the cake ball off the fork and place it onto the lined baking sheet.
Pipe Like A Pro: For easy chocolate drizzling, transfer your melted chocolate into a zip-top bag and snip a small hole in one corner. For more control and precision, use a piping bag with a fine round tip!
Customize Your Cake Bombs: Swap out the colors and sprinkles to match any holiday: pastel for Easter, green and red for Christmas, or your favorite team colors for game day!

Proper Storage

To Store: These cake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To Freeze: For longer storage, you can also freeze them (before adding sprinkles) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and decorate before serving!

Patriotic cake balls decorated with red, white, and blue star sprinkles and mini American flags, displayed on a wooden tray.

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Red, white, and blue cake bombs with star sprinkles and a colorful layered center.

4th of July Cake Pops

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves —

Patriotic Cake Bombs are a fun and delicious way to showcase your patriotic pride! Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any red, white, and blue celebration.

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Prep Time 1 12

Cook Time 16

Total Time 1 28

Ingredients

▢ 1 box white cake mix and the ingredients needed for the cake
▢ Red and blue food coloring
▢ 8 ounce block of room temperature cream cheese
▢ 10 ounce package Ghirardelli white vanilla melting wafers
▢ Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to the temperature instructed on your cake box and grease three small baking pans.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix with the needed ingredients as instructed on the box.
1 box white cake mix and the ingredients needed for the cake
Separate the cake batter evenly into three separate small mixing bowls. Add red food coloring into the first bowl, blue into the second, and leave the third plain. Add a few drops of the food coloring at a time until desired color is reached.
Red and blue food coloring
Pour each bowl of batter into the separate prepared baking pans and bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
While the cakes are baking, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
8 ounce block of room temperature cream cheese

Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, crumble each cake into its own medium mixing bowl.
Separate the cream cheese into thirds and place into each bowl of crumbled cake.
Mix the cream cheese completely into each bowl of cake. This can be done by hand or with an electric mixer, just make sure you clean the mixer in between each color.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Grab small one inch pieces of each color cake at a time and form into red white and blue cake balls. Place them on the baking sheets and let chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Once the cake balls are chilled, microwave the white chocolate wafers in 30 second increments, mixing in between until fully melted.
10 ounce package Ghirardelli white vanilla melting wafers

Using a fork, dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate and coat completely. Gently tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
Place the remaining melted chocolate into a ziploc bag and cut a small hole in the corner to drizzle over each cake ball.
Place sprinkles onto the cake balls directly after drizzling and then place them back into the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Jenn’s Notes

Storage :

These cake balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

For longer storage, you can also freeze them (before adding sprinkles) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and decorate before serving!

Tips :

Switch out the white chocolate for red candy melts and blue candy melts to give your cake bombs even more festive flair. Dip some in red, others in blue, and drizzle white chocolate on top!
For the smoothest coating, use a fork to dip each patriotic treat into the melted chocolate, tapping gently to remove excess. To avoid chocolate drips, use a toothpick to lift the cake ball off the fork and place it onto the lined baking sheet.
For easy chocolate drizzling, transfer your melted chocolate into a zip-top bag and snip a small hole in one corner. For more control and precision, use a piping bag with a fine round tip!
Swap out the colors and sprinkles to match any holiday: pastel for Easter, green and red for Christmas, or your favorite team colors for game day!