Cake Pops Without Stick

This recipe for Cake Balls is one of my most requested every Christmas. But they can be made for ANY holiday including birthdays! They are so moist and the one sweet treat that everyone goes crazy for every year.

I love that these are easier to make than cake pops because they don't use a stick and can be dipped in red, white, brown or green chocolate.

These cake balls have become a Christmas family tradition that I started about 6 years ago. Now that my boys are a bit older, they are starting to help me make these to continue that tradition.

Fun Holiday Treat: Candy Cane Cake Pops // Hostess With The Mostess®

But every minute is worth it because these cake balls are SO delicious. Some people like to call them cake truffles but they are made without real chocolate like truffles are.

You can call them a stickless cakepop if you prefer! I made them WITHOUT the stick to make it more inconvenient for you and I. Plus, you don't have to worry about them falling off the stick!

Step 1: Make your cake mix according to the instructions on the back of the box. I replace the oil with butter and use a bit less. See below!

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Pops

Step 6: Chill balls to harden them before dipping into melted chocolate. Place on parchment paper or a nonstick silicone mat and top with sprinkles. Allow the chocolate to set and harden.

I have been making cake balls for over 6 years now. I have even made a cake pop TOWER for a friends wedding which I had so much fun doing. Over the years I have learned what works and what doesn't. Here are my tips for you:

How do I dip cake balls?. This is the most common question I get and by far, the trickiest part of making cake balls.

Easy Cake Pops (no Baking Required!)

Since you do not have an actual stick to hold while dipping, coating your balls without them diving right into the chocolate can be a challenge.

The BEST way to dip a cake ball, is to use a toothpick, skewer or small fork as a dipping tool. The smaller, the better. I like to use mini wooden skewers because they are thick enough to hold the cake ball but not so thick where it will destroy my cake ball.

Then, after you dip your cake ball into the candy melts, let the excess drip off and set onto some parchment paper. You will have a tiny hole that you will need to PATCH using a small dab of chocolate over top. No one will be able to notice the hole after it dries.

Popsicle Cake Pops • Pint Sized Baker

The reason I LOVE cake balls so much is because of how versatile they are. You can use any boxed cake mix and any store-bought frosting! You can even use your own homemade frosting if you want. Here are some other delicious cake ball flavors you can try out!

Cake balls will be good for 5-7 days at room temperature if they are sealed properly. If you place them in a sealed container in the fridge, they can last up to 10 days.

You can freeze the naked cake balls (balls without chocolate) for months but once you coat them in the chocolate, you have to keep them in the fridge or on the counter.

Cupcake Cake Truffles (cake Pops Without The Sticks)

Here are some useful tools and supplies you may want to grab to make your cake pops turn out flawless and professional looking! The EZ Thin is a must!!

These Cake Ball Drops are the perfect New Year's Eve dessert to serve for your New Year's festivities! They are so delicious and couldn't be more appropriate to enjoy while watching the ball drop! 

Calories: 329 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 9 mg | Sodium: 296 mg | Potassium: 87 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 39 g | Vitamin A: 53 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 112 mg | Iron: 1 mgDuring the Christmas season, I was sharing some of the 3 ingredient recipes I make every year on my Instagram stories. I receivedmany requests to put the recipes on my blog so you can easily find them.Fast forward a few weeks and I finally made a few batches so I could share the recipes with you. I am starting with what I am calling the “3 Ingredient Oreo Cake Pops” (without the stick). You could put these on a stick, but we feel like cake pops are hard to eat sometimes and since these get eaten so fast around here, it is just easier to omit the stick and pop them in your mouth. 🙂

Cake Pops 101

First, add the cream cheese and all the Oreos to thefood processor . Pulse until the two combine and becomes smooth like cookie dough. It will be loose from all the mixing, but don’t worry.

You could use a double broiler to melt the chocolate chips, but I have found that the method I use it faster and the chocolate never burns.

I put the bag of chocolate chips into my 8 c. measuring cup and add about a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the chocolate chips. Then, I stir the chocolate chips to make sure they are all coated with the oil. I put the measuring cup in the microwave in 30 second increments. After each 30 second increment, I bring the measuring cup out and stir the chocolate chips. The ensures you won’t burn the chocolate and gives you full control over the melting process. I usually have to put it in the microwave three times.

Campfire S'mores Cake Pops Recipe

I use a spoon to get a small amount of the Oreo and cream cheese mixture out at a time. I roll the mixture into about 1″ balls. Then, I put the ball inside the melted chocolate chips and roll it around with forks to make sure the entire ball is covered in chocolate. Once it is covered, I place it on a piece of wax paper and sprinkle with sprinkles (you don’t have to add sprinkles). Once I get all the balls made, I pop them in the fridge to set.

The Oreo Cake Balls without the stick are prettier to display too. I found some gorgeous stands you could use for these and so many other recipes:This Cake Bites recipe is so easy and fool-proof! Featuring “doctored” cake mix, a tub of frosting and candy melts, this fuss-free celebratory dessert recipe requires just 20 minutes of hands-on prep and there’s no special equipment or molds needed! These cake balls are buttery, rich and ultra-moist with a decadent chocolate candy shell! Plus, they’re totally customizable (use your favorite cake flavor, frosting and colors!)!

This recipe for cake balls is perfect for both novices and pros alike. Read on for tips on making and decorating cake balls. Plus, learn how to easily doctor a box of cake mix and get all the tricks for making the entire process stress-free. This simple, step-by-step recipe tutorial for cake balls will transform you into a cake bite master in no time!

Common Cake Pop Issues & Tutorial

This post was originally published in February 2022. I made updates to include more information about making frosting bites with a box of cake mix at home.

Hi, friends! I hope you are in the mood for a sweet treat, because today I’m sharing a super-simple recipe for cake balls! This easy recipe (it’s more like a totally customizable, step-by-step, choose your own bite-size cake adventure guide!) uses a simple trick to create cake pops that come out perfect

! These mini cake pops without a stick are the perfect treat for every occasion – from birthdays and holiday parties to potlucks, bake sales, and more!

Amazon.com: 200 Pack Cake Pop Sticks 8 Inch For Lollipops, Cookies, Candy, Desserts: Home & Kitchen

If you are a dessert lover, I’m sure you’re already closely acquainted with the most adorable baked treats in all the land – cake bites, also known as frosting bites or cake bombs. But, just in case you aren’t familiar with these festively fun treats, they’re basically miniature cakes or cupcakes, with extra-frosting and a chocolate shell! Featuring moist, buttery crumbled cake and rich, creamy frosting all wrapped up in a shatteringly thin, colorful candy shell!

Decorate the cake balls with colorful sprinkles and you’ve got cake bites! Or pop them on a stick for homemade cake pops! Either which way, everyone goes crazy for these charming, bite-size morsels of cake!

Okay, so what’s so special about this dessert recipe?! EVERYTHING! This cake ball recipe uses a simple secret trick which ensures soft, buttery, ultra-moist cake pops (with the perfect candy shell)

Tips For Perfect Cake Pops

! Whether you are a beginner looking for tips on making cake pops, or a novice seeking tricks to making the process frustration-free, this simple guide covers everything!

A cake bite, also known as cake ball or frosting bite, is a bite-size dessert resembling a truffle ball. These mini confections are made up of a mixture of cake crumbs and frosting, which are formed into small spheres, and covered in a candy coating. Essentially, they’re akin