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Easy Cake Pops Recipe: Soft, Chocolate-Dipped Treats for Any Occasion

Easy Cake Pops Recipe

These easy cake pops combine tender vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and a crisp candy coating. They are simple to customize with sprinkles, colored melts, or themed decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla cake mix
  • as directed Ingredients listed on cake mix box
Frosting
  • 3/4 cup Prepared vanilla frosting
Coating and Decoration
  • 16 ounces Candy melts or chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable shortening or refined coconut oil
  • 24 Lollipop sticks
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles or sanding sugar

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Bake the cake according to the package directions in a greased 9-by-13-inch pan. Cool it completely before crumbling it into a large bowl.
  2. Add the frosting a few tablespoons at a time, mixing until the crumbs hold together like soft dough. Scoop and roll the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls.
  3. Chill the cake balls for at least 1 hour, or freeze them for 20 minutes. Melt a small amount of coating, dip the end of each stick into it, and insert the stick into a cake ball.
  4. Melt the remaining coating in a deep, narrow cup, stirring often until smooth. Dip each cake pop, tap off excess coating, and decorate immediately with sprinkles.
  5. Stand the finished cake pops upright in a foam block or cake-pop stand. Allow the coating to set at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

Use frosting sparingly because too much can make the centers greasy or difficult to shape. Store finished cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.