Description

Cake pops are delightful bite-sized treats made by combining crumbled cake with frosting, shaping the mixture into balls, and coating them with a sweet chocolate shell. They’re perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply as a fun dessert. Here’s an easy recipe to make approximately 24 cake pops

Ingredients

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1 box cake mix (any flavor)
Ingredients as per cake mix instructions (usually water, oil, and eggs)
1/3 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
10 ounces chocolate melting wafers (white, milk, or dark chocolate)
24 lollipop sticks
Sprinkles or other decorations (optional)

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Instructions

Bake the Cake:
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions.
- Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
Crumble the Cake:
- In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a mixer.
Mix with Frosting:
- Add the frosting to the cake crumbs.
- Mix until the mixture holds together when pressed. If it’s too crumbly, add a bit more frosting.
Form Cake Balls:
- Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Insert Sticks:
- Melt a small amount of the chocolate wafers according to the package instructions.
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it halfway into each cake ball.
- This helps secure the stick to the cake ball.
Chill:
- Place the cake pops in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Coat with Chocolate:
- Melt the remaining chocolate wafers in a deep, narrow bowl or cup to make dipping easier.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Gently tap off any excess chocolate.
Decorate:
- While the coating is still wet, add sprinkles or other decorations as desired.
Dry:
- Place the cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a cup filled with rice to allow them to dry completely.

Notes

Storage: Store the finished cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Variations: Feel free to experiment with different cake and frosting flavors, such as chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting or red velvet cake with vanilla frosting.