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Learn how to make cake pops right at home! This easy and fool-proof cake pop recipe is guaranteed to come out perfect every time! These delicious candy-coated cake balls make a great party favor for just about any gathering.

Whether you’re making my Starbucks copycat vanilla birthday cake pop, red velvet cake pops, or no-bake oreo cake pops, this simple guide will make you a master at cake pop making in no time!

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Cake pops are very simple to make because they only require only a few ingredients like baked boxed cake mix, vanilla frosting, and of course they are dipped in melted candy melts (the kind you can pour into molds).

Easy And Delicious Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe

For cake balls– When making cake balls all you really need is a baked cake made with cake mix, frosting, and candy melts to coat the outside of the balls. You can shape the cake balls with your hands or use a meatballer to get the perfect shape and size each time.

For cake pops– you will need the same ingredients here but you need to add cake pop sticks and a styrofoam block to keep the pops upright until they harden.

Here is a quick rundown on how to make these addictive and delicious treats. You can find the full detailed recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Candy Covered Cake Pop

Overheat– When melting candy melts, be careful and make sure you do NOT overheat the candy coating. If this happens it will harden up too much.

Thin it out– In order to get a smooth candy coating that will ensure that your cake balls have a gorgeous outer shell you need to thin it out. You can mix in Crisco shortening, coconut oil, or EZ-thin dipping aid for a runnier consistency.

The best way to prevent the cake balls from falling off the stick is by making sure you added enough frosting to the cake balls and thinning out the candy coating. If the chocolate coating is too thick it will be heavy and way down on the cake balls.

Cakesicles Cake Pops (cake Popsicles Recipe)

TIP: If you want to avoid using the stick, just make cake balls instead! I have an easy recipe for red velvet cake balls and no-bake oreo cake balls right here in my blog.

If you’re looking into a super fast and easy version of my original vanilla cake pops, you have to try my no-bake oreo cake pops (VIDEO). All you need is Oreos, cream cheese, and candy melts. That’s it!

The only substitute for candy melts would be chocolate. If you set out to make cake balls without candy melts, you will need to mix 1 tbsp vegetable oil for every 1 cup of chocolate chips.

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There are usually two reasons why they can crack. Before dipping the balls you want to set the stick by placing the cake pops in the freezer for 15 minutes. If you dip them and the candy melts are too hot, they will crack because of the sudden temperature change. Or the cake balls were too cold if you kept them in the freezer for over 15 minutes. Again, the drastic temperature change can cause the cracking effect here as well.

Learn how to make perfect delicious cake pops right at home! This easy and fool-proof cake pop recipe is guaranteed to impress everyone at your next party!

Yes, I like to make cake pops a few days ahead of time and keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Chocolate Cake Pops (2 Ways!)

Calories: 88 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 152 mg | Potassium: 13 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 10 g | Calcium: 47 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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Hi, I’m Dina, so glad you stopped by! I believe life is too short for bad coffee and boring meals. With my easy to follow step-by-step recipes, you’ll be surprised at how quickly a wholesome and delicious meal can come together. I hope you find something you enjoy!These cake pops are a fun Easter dessert. With a pastel coating and sprinkles, they’ll be an adorable addition to your table!

How To Make Smooth Cake Pops: An Easy Tutorial

Cake pops are the perfect size. Smaller than a cupcake, they offer just a bite or two of cake and frosting mixed together, with a sweet candy coating. It’s a great “oh I shouldn’t but maybe I will” treat for any afternoon.

Making these cakes pops with this homemade cake recipe is better than using a box cake mix. They’re easy and fun to make and kids love to help decorate them.

For a darling Easter centerpiece – buy some floral foam or a styrofoam base at a craft store. Place the base in a small Easter basket or low vase. Cover the base with Easter grass and stand the cake pops up in the base.

Taste The Rainbow With These Amazing Colorful Cake Pops

Plan ahead and buy Bakery Emulsion at a craft store or on Amazon. It’s not totally necessary but it will give the cakes a little something extra that makes them taste like they’ve been made at a bakery.

The coating on cake pops is made from melted candy melts. They are available in a variety of colors online or in craft stores.

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Chocolate, white chocolate, or almond bark can be great alternatives to candy melts. Just follow the directions on the package for melting them.

Cakepops, Brownie Filling, White Chocolate Coating, Individually Wrapped

This recipe isn’t difficult, but it does have a number of steps. You’ll need the following tools to make these cake pops as easily as possible.

It’s not difficult to make homemade cake pops. There are four separate tasks involved. Follow the directions step by step – make the cake, make the frosting, form the balls and dip them in the candy coating. It sounds like a lot, but its so much fun.

This is an easy frosting that really serves as the glue for the crumbled cake – so we aren’t terribly fussy about it.

How To Make Cake Pops

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Bakery emulsion: While this ingredient is optional, it is highly recommended. It adds a little something extra that makes the cake pops taste as if they were made in a bakery. You can purchase it on amazon.

Candy melts: Switch up the colors to match the occasion! Candy melts come in a variety of colors so you can make cake pops for any event.

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Candy melt alternatives: Chocolate, white chocolate, and almond bark make great alternatives to candy melts. Follow the package directions on melting and use them the same way as instructed in the recipe.

I prefer to use a candy melting pot for melting candy melts. You can use a double boiler but it's very important to keep the heat as low as possible and melt slowly or the candy melts will become thick and unusable.

The nutrition information provided is for convenience and as a courtesy only. It is not guaranteed to be accurate because nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For precise nutritional data use your preferred nutrition calculator and input the exact ingredients you used in the recipe.This step-by-step recipe for gluten-free vanilla cake pops proves that moist and fluffy cake pops can be made successfully at home. These cake pops are made using my favorite vanilla cake and frosting, and then dipped in a chocolate coating of your choice: white, milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate. They are the perfect fun, festive two-bite dessert!

Vegan Cake Pops Recipe

Be sure to check out more of my gluten-free desserts including my gluten-free vanilla mug cake, soft gluten-free m&m cookies, mango upside-down cake and easy chocolate strawberry tartlets.

You could use a cake mix and ready-made frosting for cake pops. But a regular cake mix will give you A LOT of cake pops (usually 4 doz). Maybe you need that many? If not, this is a cake pop recipe that will make 20 large or 30 medium sized pops with an easy gluten-free vanilla cake and a 3 ingredient vanilla buttercream frosting.

This recipe includes a rich, moist vanilla cake which uses King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. I have also tested the recipe with Pamela’s All Purpose Artisan Blend. Both of these flours are certified gluten-free.

Your Guide To Cake Pops

If you are looking for other cake flavors, my gluten-free red velvet cupcake recipe or gluten-free chocolate cupcake recipe (bake as a whole cake in 8″ pan), or half recipes of my gluten-free lemon cake, gluten-free coconut cake and my gluten-free spice cake will work very well too. For something delicious, new and different, try my butternut squash cake (half recipe) filled with warm spices.

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The vanilla buttercream frosting is just butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Use Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks if you prefer a dairy-free frosting. Check out my full collection of frosting recipes for more flavors.

The possibilities are endless for decorating cake pops. Making

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