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Cake pops recipe

Delicious, bite-sized cake pops coated in smooth chocolate and decorated with fun toppings! Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 25
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (8-inch) cake, crumbled Prepared cake (vanilla/chocolate)
  • ½ cup Frosting (vanilla/chocolate)
  • 2 cups Candy melts or chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp (for thinning chocolate) Vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • As needed Sprinkles, nuts, or toppings

Equipment

  • Cake pop sticks
  • Styrofoam block (for drying)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave or double boiler (for melting chocolate)

Method
 

  1. Crumble the baked cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  2. Add frosting gradually and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up.
  5. Melt candy melts or chocolate chips with a little oil for smoothness (microwave in 30-sec intervals or use a double boiler).
  6. Dip the tip of a cake pop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into a cake ball.
  7. Dip the entire cake pop into chocolate, tap off excess, and decorate with sprinkles.
  8. Stick into a styrofoam block to dry completely.
  9. Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze for longer shelf life).

Notes

  • For a shortcut, use store-bought cake and frosting.
  • For vegan cake pops, use dairy-free chocolate and frosting.
  • If cake pops fall off sticks, the mixture may be too wet—add more cake crumbs.