Description
Learn how to make the perfect cake pops at home with this simple and delicious recipe. These cake pops are great for parties, events, or just as a fun treat for yourself. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a delightful dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Balls:
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- Ingredients to prepare cake mix (usually oil or butter, eggs and water)
- tub frosting in a flavor to complement the cake – NOT whipped (only 1/2 can is needed)
Additional Ingredients:
- cake pop sticks
- candy coating (recommended instead of baking chips, we used Candyquik)
- Cake Pop holder or Styrofoam board for holding upright while they dry
- Optional: Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Bake cake according to package directions. Any shape or pan is fine.
- Crumble Cake: Cool completely, then crumble cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add Frosting: Gradually add icing to the cake crumbs, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Form Cake Balls: Use a cookie scoop to form mixture into about 30 cake balls and chill.
- Dip Cake Pops: Melt candy coating, dip cake pop sticks, then dip cake balls and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For best results, ensure cake crumbs are very fine for a smooth texture.
- Chill cake balls before dipping to help them hold their shape.
- Seal the tip of the stick to prevent oils from cake pops from affecting the coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cake pops, dessert, party, candy coating, baking
