Description
Cake pops are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to casual family treats. They’re moist, creamy, and covered in a smooth chocolate coating that can be customized with colors, sprinkles, or edible glitter. Easy to make and endlessly versatile, these little treats allow you to enjoy all the flavors of cake in a fun, portable form. Whether you’re sharing them with kids, gifting them at a party, or simply enjoying a sweet snack, cake pops are sure to delight every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch of your favorite cake (homemade or store-bought, cooled)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup frosting (buttercream, cream cheese, or ganache)
- 12 oz chocolate or candy melts for coating
- Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or edible glitter for decoration
- 20–24 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Mix in frosting gradually until mixture holds together.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and insert sticks (dip sticks in chocolate first for stability).
- Chill the cake balls for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate or candy melts according to package directions.
- Dip each cake ball in melted chocolate, tap off excess, and add toppings immediately.
- Place upright until fully set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill cake balls well for a clean coating.
- Customize with your favorite cake, frosting, and toppings.
- Use a piping bag for drizzled chocolate effects.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20–24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg