Chocolatty Cake Pops Recipe
Make delicious cake pops with this simple recipe! Crumble cake, mix with frosting, roll into balls, insert sticks, dip in melted chocolate, and decorate. Perfect for parties and sweet treats!
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Calories: 200kcal
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl For mixing your cake crumbs and frosting together.
- Baking Pan To bake your cake. The size of the pan will depend on your cake recipe.
- Cake Pop Sticks These are what give cake pops their signature lollipop appearance.
- Styrofoam Block or Cake Pop Stand To hold the cake pops upright while they dry.`
- Microwave-Safe Bowl For melting chocolate or candy melts for coating the cake pops.
- Parchment Paper or Wax Paper To place the dipped cake pops on while they dry.
- Decorations Sprinkles, edible glitter, icing, or other decorations to adorn your cake pops.
Ingredients
- Cake You can use any flavor of cake you like. It can be homemade or store-bought. A basic sponge cake works well for cake pops.
- Chocolate or Candy Melts
- Sprinkles or Decorations
- Frosting
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to your chosen recipe and allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually add frosting to the cake crumbs, mixing until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.
- Roll the cake mixture into balls of uniform size and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Insert a cake pop stick into each cake ball, about halfway through.
- Chill the cake pops in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to firm up.`
- Melt the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat it completely.
- While the chocolate coating is still wet, add sprinkles or other decorations to the cake pops if desired.
- Place the decorated cake pops upright in a cake pop stand or Styrofoam block to allow the chocolate to set.
- Allow the chocolate coating to harden completely before serving or storing the cake pops.
Notes
1. Healthier Options: Use whole-grain flour or almond flour for a healthier cake base. Reduce sugar content by using sugar substitutes or natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
2. Presentation Tips: Display cake pops in decorative containers or stands for parties and events.
Arrange cake pops in a bouquet for a creative and eye-catching presentation. 3. Customization: Encourage experimentation with different ingredients, flavors, and decorations to suit personal preferences and occasions. 4. Size of the pops: Be cautious with the size of the pops. Little victories. Cake pops can droop from their lollipop sticks if you roll them too big. They weigh too much. The cake pop mixture calls for one tablespoon per ball. Just the right amount.
Arrange cake pops in a bouquet for a creative and eye-catching presentation. 3. Customization: Encourage experimentation with different ingredients, flavors, and decorations to suit personal preferences and occasions. 4. Size of the pops: Be cautious with the size of the pops. Little victories. Cake pops can droop from their lollipop sticks if you roll them too big. They weigh too much. The cake pop mixture calls for one tablespoon per ball. Just the right amount.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g