Description
Enjoy your festive holiday cake pops!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- Ingredients specified on the cake box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup frosting (vanilla or cream cheese)
- 1 package candy melts (white or preferred color)
- Sprinkles in festive colors (red, green, white)
- Lollipop sticks
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand for drying
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Make Cake Pop Mixture:
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Add frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined and moist.
- Shape the Cake Pops:
- Roll cake mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare for Dipping:
- Melt the candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert it halfway into each cake ball.
- Return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Coat the Cake Pops:
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy melts, ensuring even coating.
- Gently tap off excess coating while swirling the pop to prevent drips.
- Immediately add sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Dry the Cake Pops:
- Insert the sticks into a styrofoam block or stand until the coating is firm.
Notes
- Ensure the cake pops are well chilled before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use shortening or oil to thin out candy melts if too thick.
- Experiment with different cake and frosting flavors for variety.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 1.5 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop