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Cake Pops

Delicious Cake Pops That Bring Joy to Every Celebration

Delicious cake pops are perfect for any celebration, combining fun flavors and a delightful presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 cake pops
Course: Dessert Recipes
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake mix Use your favorite flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Helps to bind the cake
  • 1 cup Water Check package for exact amount
  • ½ cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil works well
For the Frosting
  • 1 container Store-bought frosting Convenient option
  • ½ cup Butter Essential for homemade frosting
For the Coating
  • 1 bag Candy melts Choose colorful melts
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Lollipop Sticks
  • Styrofoam Block or Cake Pop Stand

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bake the Cake: Prepare your cake according to the recipe or mix instructions, then bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the Frosting: Add frosting to the crumbs and mix until a moist, dough-like consistency is achieved.
  4. Shape the Cake Pops: Roll mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill the Cake Balls: Refrigerate cake balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Melt the Candy Coating: Melt candy melts in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Insert the Sticks: Dip each lollipop stick in melted candy before inserting into each cake ball.
  8. Coat the Cake Pops: Dip each cake pop into melted candy coating, ensuring even coverage.
  9. Dry the Cake Pops: Place upright in a stand to dry for 20-30 minutes until coating hardens.
  10. Decorate as Desired: Personalize cake pops with sprinkles, drizzle, or glitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake popCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Storing tips: Keep cake pops at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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