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Cake Pops

Delicious and fun cake pops made from crumbled cake and frosting, coated in chocolate and decorated.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box cake mix any flavor
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup frosting store-bought or homemade
Coating
  • 2 cups chocolate melts any color
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles optional for decoration

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions using water, oil, and eggs.
  2. Bake in a greased baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make Cake Pops
  1. Crumble the cooled cake into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Insert a lollipop stick into each ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Coat the Cake Pops
  1. Melt the chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
  2. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  3. Sprinkle with decorations if desired and place in a styrofoam block to set.

Notes

Store cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.