Easy Cake Pop Recipe
Pin by Stephanie Neff on Mmm, mhmm. | Easy Cake Pop Recipe, Fun Baking Recipes, Easy Snack Recipes
Introduction
Cake pops are the perfect blend of nostalgia and creativity, offering a fun twist on a classic treat. These delightful little cakes on a stick are not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a friend’s gathering, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, cake pops are a guaranteed hit. Kid-friendly and simple to make, they invite you to play with flavors and decorations, making each batch uniquely yours. Readers will love the ease of preparation and the joy of sharing these bite-sized delights with loved ones!
This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Candy melts or chocolate chips for coating
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to create your delicious cake pops.
Directions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box, then bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Mix with Frosting: Add the frosting to the crumbled cake, mixing until fully combined. The mixture should be moist yet moldable.
- Shape the Pops: Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Insert Sticks: Once all the balls are shaped, insert a lollipop stick into the center of each ball. Freeze the cake pops for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the Coating: While the cake pops chill, melt your candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Cake Pops: Remove the cake pops from the freezer. Dip each pop into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off.
- Decorate: Immediately add sprinkles or other decorations before the coating hardens. Stand the cake pops upright in a holder or styrofoam block to set.
- Enjoy: Once the coating is fully set, your cake pops are ready to enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Ingredient Substitutions: You can use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version or swap out frosting flavors to match your cake mix.
- Optional Variations: Get creative with flavors! Consider adding extracts like vanilla, almond, or peppermint to the cake mixture, or experiment with various toppings beyond sprinkles.
- Storage or Reheating Tips: Store your cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you’ve dipped them in chocolate, be mindful of moisture. They don’t require reheating—enjoy them cold!
Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus chill time)
- Servings: 24 cake pops
- Difficulty Level: Easy
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Easy Cake Pops
150kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Candy melts or chocolate chips for coating
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box, then bake the cake in a 9x13-inch pan.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Add the frosting to the crumbled cake, mixing until fully combined. The mixture should be moist yet moldable.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Once all the balls are shaped, insert a lollipop stick into the center of each ball.
- Freeze the cake pops for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
Coating
- While the cake pops chill, melt your candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the cake pops from the freezer. Dip each pop into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off.
- Immediately add sprinkles or other decorations before the coating hardens.
- Stand the cake pops upright in a holder or styrofoam block to set.
Enjoy
- Once the coating is fully set, your cake pops are ready to enjoy!
Notes
You can use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version or swap out frosting flavors to match your cake mix. Store your cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy them cold!