Cake Pop Recipe
Learn how to make delicious and adorable cake pops at home with this easy recipe! Perfect for parties, birthdays, or as a fun dessert, these cake pops are customizable and a hit with kids and adults alike.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Lollipop sticks
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
Ingredients
- For the Cake Pops:
- 1 baked 9-inch cake any flavor, cooled
- 1/2 cup frosting store-bought or homemade
- For the Coating:
- 12 oz candy melts or chocolate chips any color or flavor
- Sprinkles crushed nuts, or other toppings (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble the cake:
- Break the cooled cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the frosting:
- Add frosting, a little at a time, and mix with your hands until the mixture holds together like dough. You may not need all the frosting.
- Shape into balls:
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours or in the freezer for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Melt the candy coating:
- Melt the candy melts or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Attach the sticks:
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert it halfway into a cake ball. This helps secure the stick to the cake. Chill again for 10 minutes to set.
- Coat the cake pops:
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, turning to coat completely. Let the excess drip off gently.
- Decorate and dry:
- Immediately add sprinkles, nuts, or other decorations before the coating sets. Place the cake pops upright into a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry completely.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Once set, your cake pops are ready to serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.