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cake pops Recipe

cake pops Recipe
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Delicious and fun vanilla cake pops made from scratch using a simple cake mix and frosting, coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with sprinkles or edible glitter, perfect for parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus required ingredients: eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 cup vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Decoration

  • 2 cups candy melts (assorted colors)
  • Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or edible glitter (for decorating)
  • 24 lollipop sticks
  • Styrofoam block or cake pop stand

Instructions

  1. Bake & Cool: Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions, including eggs, oil, and water. Bake in the oven for approximately 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the cake and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
  2. Crumble & Mix: Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine breadcrumbs using your hands or a food processor. Combine the cake crumbs with 1 cup of vanilla frosting until a dough-like consistency is formed, ensuring the mixture holds together when shaped.
  3. Shape & Chill: Roll the cake-frosting mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up and make them easier to handle.
  4. Add Sticks: Melt a small portion of the candy melts according to package instructions, using a microwave or double boiler. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert it halfway into each chilled cake ball to secure the sticks. Return the cake pops to the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
  5. Coat & Decorate: Melt the remaining candy melts fully, ensuring they are smooth and runny enough for dipping. Dip each cake pop into the melted candy, tapping off any excess coating gently. Immediately decorate with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or edible glitter while the coating is still wet. Stand the cake pops upright in a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry completely.

Notes

  • Use a clean utensil and dry hands to shape the cake balls to prevent them from becoming too sticky.
  • For best results, allow the candy coating to cool slightly before dipping so it is thick enough to coat properly but not so hot that it melts the cake balls.
  • Store finished cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Customize colors and decorations to match any event theme.
  • If candy melts are unavailable, white chocolate or colored melting chocolate can be substituted.

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