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cake pops

Colorful Cake Pops

Fun, festive, and delicious bite-sized cake balls dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles — a perfect treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 cake pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 cups crumbled baked cake any flavor
  • 1/2 cup frosting buttercream or cream cheese
Coating & Decoration
  • 2 cups melting chocolate white, dark, or colored candy melts
  • sprinkles or decorations for topping
  • 20 lollipop sticks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cake Pop Sticks
  • Microwave or Double Boiler

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, crumble the baked cake until fine and even.
  2. Add the frosting and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Shape into small balls and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. Insert a stick halfway into each ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  6. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles and let them set upright until firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use chilled cake balls before dipping to prevent them from falling apart. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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