Description
Delightful chocolate cake pops bring sweet magic to dessert tables with irresistible charm. Creamy, rich morsels promise pure indulgence that tempts you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Frosting and Coating:
- 1/2 cup vanilla buttercream frosting
- 2 cups candy melts (white or colored)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Cake Pop Assembly:
- 20 lollipop sticks
- 2 tbsp vegetable shortening (for smooth coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare vanilla cake mix according to package instructions, combining cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a mixing bowl.
- Bake cake in a 9×13 inch pan for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine, uniform crumbs in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Incorporate vanilla buttercream frosting into cake crumbs, mixing thoroughly until the mixture holds together and can be easily shaped.
- Roll the cake mixture into uniform small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill cake balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up their structure and make them easier to handle.
- Melt candy melts with vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and completely liquid.
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy coating, then insert halfway into a cake ball to create a secure base.
- Carefully submerge each cake pop into melted candy coating, gently tapping off excess and rotating to ensure even coverage.
- Immediately garnish with sprinkles before the coating sets, working quickly to prevent hardening.
- Place cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set and cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate cake pops for 10-15 minutes to help coating harden and achieve a glossy finish.
Notes
- Ensure cake crumbs are finely and uniformly processed to prevent lumpy cake pops that might fall apart during coating.
- Control moisture by adding buttercream gradually, checking consistency – mixture should hold shape without being too wet or dry.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cake mix and easier blending of cake and frosting components.
- Maintain consistent ball size by using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon measure for uniform cake pop appearance and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg