Indulge in these adorable and delicious cake pops, perfect for any occasion! These bite-sized treats combine moist cake with a smooth chocolate coating and a touch of sprinkles for a delightful dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Prepare to impress your friends and family with these charming confections.
Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) prepared cake mix (any flavor) + ingredients to prepare cake as directed on box (usually oil, eggs, and water)
- 1/2 cup (4 oz / 113 g) frosting (any flavor)
- 2 cups (12 oz / 340 g) chocolate candy melts or almond bark (any color/flavor)
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz / 28 g) vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Sprinkles, for decorating
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions. Bake in a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) pan. Let cool completely.
- Crumble and Combine: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add the frosting and mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Shape the Pops: Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Insert lollipop sticks into each cake ball. Freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. If needed, add vegetable shortening to thin the chocolate to desired consistency.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately decorate with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set: Place the decorated cake pops on the parchment-lined baking sheet or in a styrofoam block to set. Allow the chocolate to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Time Estimates:
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Chill time: 15 minutes
- Bake time: As per cake mix box directions (typically 25-35 minutes).
- Total time: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes (plus cake cooling time)
Nutritional Information (per cake pop, approximate, based on a 40 pops per recipe):
- Calories: 180
- Servings: 40
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 2g
- Fats: 8g
- Sugar: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
Cake Pop Recipe: Delightful Bites of Joy
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz / 432 g prepared cake mix (any flavor) + ingredients to prepare cake as directed on box (usually oil, eggs, and water)
- 1/2 cup 4 oz / 113 g frosting (any flavor)
- 2 cups 12 oz / 340 g chocolate candy melts or almond bark (any color/flavor)
- 2 tablespoons 1 oz / 28 g vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions. Bake in a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) pan. Let cool completely.
- Crumble and Combine: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add the frosting and mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Shape the Pops: Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Insert lollipop sticks into each cake ball. Freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. If needed, add vegetable shortening to thin the chocolate to desired consistency.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately decorate with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set: Place the decorated cake pops on the parchment-lined baking sheet or in a styrofoam block to set. Allow the chocolate to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
