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Birthday Cake Pops

Irresistibly Sweet Birthday Cake Pops Everyone Will Love

Delight in these Birthday Cake Pops, a fun and tasty treat perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pops
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix This is the foundation of your Birthday Cake Pops.
  • ⅓ cup neutral oil Use vegetable, avocado, or canola for moisture.
  • 1 cup milk Opt for whole milk for richer flavor.
  • 3 large eggs Helps bind the ingredients.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter For the buttercream base.
For the Buttercream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the buttercream.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon milk Adjusts the buttercream consistency.
For the Coating & Decoration
  • 1 cup candy melts Choose your favorite colors for dipping.
  • ½ cup white nonpareils or sprinkles For decoration.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Paddle Attachment
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Tray
  • parchment paper
  • Lollipop Sticks
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325-350℉ (162-175℃) according to the baking pan size.
  2. Mix the vanilla cake mix, neutral oil, milk, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth, then bake in the oven.
  3. Once baked, crumble the cake into a large bowl using a paddle attachment.
  4. Make buttercream by mixing unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk until creamy.
  5. Combine the buttercream with the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly until it holds together.
  6. Shape the mixture into balls about 1¼ inches in diameter and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  7. Melt the candy melts in the microwave and dip the lollipop sticks before inserting them into the cake balls.
  8. Chill the cake pops again for 15 minutes to set.
  9. Dip each cake pop into the melted candy melts and allow excess to drip off.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles before the coating sets, then place vertically to dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overbaking and ensure to chill the cake balls for the best results.

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