Description
These Snowman Cake Pops are the ultimate winter treat—adorable, festive, and irresistibly delicious. Soft, moist cake crumbs are mixed with creamy frosting, rolled into perfect spheres, and dipped in a smooth white chocolate coating before being transformed into cheerful snowmen. Perfect for Christmas parties, school events, or edible gifts, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you use vanilla for a classic snowy look or red velvet for a holiday surprise, these cake pops are guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baked 9×13-inch vanilla or red velvet cake
- ½ cup frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
- 2 cups white candy melts or white chocolate chips
- Lollipop sticks
- Mini chocolate chips or edible pearls (eyes/buttons)
- Orange sprinkle or fondant (nose)
- Candy or fondant strips (scarves)
- Mini marshmallows (hats, optional)
Instructions
- Bake your cake and let it cool completely.
- Crumble it into fine crumbs and mix in frosting until it forms a dough-like texture.
- Roll into small balls (for heads and bodies) and shape into snowmen.
- Chill for at least 1 hour to firm.
- Melt candy melts or white chocolate, then dip each pop until fully coated.
- Decorate with candies or fondant to create faces, scarves, and hats.
- Let dry completely before serving or wrapping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use red velvet cake or add a few drops of peppermint extract to your coating. Always chill before dipping to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg