Cake Pops
Delicious, bite-sized treats that combine moist cake with creamy frosting and a chocolate coating. Cake pops are perfect for parties, gifts, or a fun dessert project. Decorate them with sprinkles, drizzles, or colored chocolate for a festive touch.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Lollipop sticks
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 box 15.25 oz cake mix (any flavor)
- Ingredients called for on cake mix box usually eggs, oil, water
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- For Coating:
- 12 oz 340 g chocolate or candy melts, for dipping
- Sprinkles or decorative toppings optional
- 20 –24 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Prepare the cake according to box instructions. Bake, cool completely, and crumble into a large bowl.
- Make Frosting:
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Mix Cake and Frosting:
- Combine crumbled cake with frosting, 2–3 tablespoons at a time, until mixture holds together when rolled into a ball.
- Form Cake Balls:
- Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for at least 1 hour or freeze 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Prepare Coating:
- Melt chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Insert Sticks:
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert into each cake ball. This helps secure the stick.
- Dip and Decorate:
- Dip cake pops into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Decorate with sprinkles or drizzles while coating is still wet.
- Set Cake Pops:
- Place dipped cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand until chocolate sets.
- Serve:
- Enjoy as a fun dessert or gift them to friends and family.
Servings: 24 cake pops