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Assorted colorful cake pops on a display table for a festive occasion

Cake Pops

Cake Pops are bite-sized treats that combine the joy of cake and frosting, perfect for any celebration or as a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake mixture
  • 1 cake 1 cake (any flavor) Choose your favorite flavor or whatever you have on hand; chocolate and vanilla work great.
  • 1 cup 1 cup frosting Store-bought or homemade will do; cream cheese frosting adds a deliciously tangy twist!
For decorating
  • 1 Chocolate or candy melts Use dark, milk, or white chocolate; melting candy melts is easy and creates vibrant colors.
  • 12 pieces Lollipop sticks These help in serving; you can find them at craft stores or online.
  • Sprinkles (optional) Go wild with colors and shapes to make your Cake Pops visually stunning!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake the cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
  3. Mix in frosting until well combined, creating a moldable dough-like consistency.
  4. Form the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Insert lollipop sticks into each ball and freeze for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
Decoration
  1. Melt the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave or double boiler according to package instructions.
  2. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
  3. Decorate with sprinkles if desired while the chocolate is still wet.
  4. Let the chocolate harden completely before serving.

Notes

Serve Cake Pops at room temperature for the best flavor. Store uneaten Cake Pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.