How To Make Cake Pops With Cake Mix And Canned Frosting

This easy homemade cake pop recipe is covered in a sweet chocolate coating with a delicious crumb. The perfect bite-sized party treat or favor for any occasion!

This recipe reminds meof my sugar cookie truffles, but with a delicious cake base similar to my cake balls instead. Moist and crumbly cake is mixed with rich buttercream frosting, then dipped in a sweet chocolate coating. Not only do these cake pops taste incredible, but they look amazing too!

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There’s just something about eating a decorative, bite-sized dessert on a stick that is so fun. My kids love these! These homemade cake pops are the perfect treat for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, holidays or when hosting a dinner party. You can even wrap them up individually and give them to guests as party favors!

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This recipe is perfect for beginners, with an easy step by step tutorial included. It’s a great way to use up any leftover cake and frosting. I love the classic white cake + buttercream combo, but there are so many other yummy variations you can make too. They are so fun to decorate and can be served at literally any occasion!

I used white cake for this recipe, but you can really use any flavor of box cake mix (or make your favorite recipe from scratch).

A classic buttercream is also my favorite type of frosting for cake pops, but feel free to use others like chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting or strawberry buttercream.

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Many ways to decorate cake pops! Add sprinkles or jimmies while the chocolate is still wet. If decorating with a chocolate drizzle, let the chocolate coating harden first, then drizzle more chocolate on top.

It’s all about the frosting! When you mix the frosting in with the cake, the mixture should hold together when squeezed. If the mixture is crumbly, that means it needs more frosting. Make sure to only add in a little at a time so that the cake doesn’t get too soggy. If you have a very moist cake, you may not need much frosting at all.

If the chocolate coating has cracked, it’s likely due to the difference in temperature between the cake balls and the melted coating chocolate. Don’t freeze the balls for longer than instructed, or else the super cold cake combined with the warm melted chocolate could cause cracking.

Vanilla Cake Pops From Scratch

The type of chocolate you use can also contribute to whether or not the cake pops crack. Using melted chocolate chips may cause cracking, so I’d suggest using chocolate melting wafers instead. They have a thicker texture once hardened and a smooth finish, which result in a more sturdy exterior.

Sure! While I prefer homemade frosting over canned, I’ve never been one to shy away from an easier shortcut! Store-bought frosting usually comes in a 16 ounce can, so you’ll only need half (8 ounces) to make this recipe.

I’ve had the most success using chocolate melting wafers because of their super smooth finish (Ghirardelli melting wafers are my favorite). A high quality chocolate bar (such as Ghirardelli or Bakers) would be the next best option.

How To Make To Cake Pops

They can be! Use your favorite gluten-free cake mix or pick up a premade gluten-free cake from your local grocery or bakery. All other ingredients needed to make this recipe are free from gluten!

Yes you can freeze them, just make sure they’ve dried completely before freezing. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Let thaw at room temperature when ready to serve.

You can also use 8 ounces of frosting from the store (half of a 16 ounce can) to make it easier, I just prefer the homemade buttercream.

How To Make Cake Pops With Store Cake Mix

Make sure that you’re only working with about five cake pops at a time. Leave the rest in the freezer so that they don’t soften too much while you work on the others. You want them to be really cold when working with them.

After dipping the stick in melted chocolate, let it dry first before sticking into the cake ball. It’s easier to work with this way and is less likely to fall off when dipping the whole cake pop into melted chocolate.

Calories: 110 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 9 mg | Sodium: 36 mg | Sugar: 15 g | Vitamin A: 101 IU | Calcium: 1 mgBirthday Cake Pops with sprinkles are so fun for any occasion. They are simple to make and always a hit with the kids.

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My kids love cake pops and sprinkles make it even better. We have been making these Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops and I wanted to try some with colorful sprinkles.

I was pleased with how they turned out and everyone said they were yummy. The recipe was easy to make as well.

When you add up the cost of purchasing cake pops at a bakery or coffee shop, it adds up quickly. This can get very expensive if you have a large family.

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It is so inexpensive to make homemade cake pops and everyone wins. I save money and the kids get to enjoy yummy cake pops.

Cake pops are easier to coat if you freeze them first. After you form into balls, place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.

This will make it so much simpler to dip into the melted candy melts. They will look smoother and have a nicer finish.

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Plus, you will not have a lot of crumbs and such fall off into the melted candy. I do not suggest skipping this step. It is worth the extra few minutes as the results are much better.

You can purchase a cake pop stand but we just used a block of Styrofoam. The sticks are easy to push into this and it securely holds them in place.

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If you are concerned about how the Styrofoam looks, you can wrap it in paper secured with pins. You can use wrapping paper or craft paper that matches your décor.

How To Make Cake Pops (step By Step)

Yes you can! See how to Freeze Cake Pops so you can make them ahead and freeze for when you are ready to use them.

From parties to holidays or just because, these cake pops will be a hit. They also make great party favors. You can wrap them individually in cellophane.

Calories 247 kcal , Carbohydrates 25 g , Protein 1 g , Fat 16 g , Saturated Fat 4 g , Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g , Monounsaturated Fat 8 g , Trans Fat 1 g , Cholesterol 14 mg , Sodium 169 mg , Potassium 19 mg , Fiber 1 g , Sugar 16 g , Vitamin A 20 IU , Calcium 49 mg , Iron 1 mg

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You won’t have to buy overpriced cake pops again with this easy recipe. It only requires a handful of ingredients, and with my step-by-step photos and tips, you’ll be making cafe-worthy cake balls in no time. Decorating these bite-sized desserts is effortless and makes for a great weekend project with kids. For another kid friendly dessert idea, check out my homemade funfetti cake!

Lemon Cake Pops

Vanilla cake — I use a box cake mix for these cake balls for convenience. However, if you have some leftovercake lying around, you can use that as well because nothing beats homemade cake. If you prefer you can use chocolate cake, red velvet cake, or strawberry cake instead.

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Frosting — you can use homemade vanilla frosting (great use for leftovers) or store-bought frosting. I prefer homemade for the flavor, but sometimes convenience wins! Of course feel free to use chocolate frosting or cream cheese frosting instead.

Candy melts — once melted and dipped, candy melts will set up with the same look and texture as chocolate. It’s easier to use than chocolate, as you can skip tempering it. Careful not to scorch the melts, or they’ll harden too quickly to work with.

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6. Melt candy or chocolate wafers according to the package instructions. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick in the melted chocolate and insert about halfway into a cake ball.

7. Dip the cake ball into the chocolate. Remove and gently tap on the side of the cup to let excess coating drip off.

If you don’t have candy melts, try melting wafers (my favorite is Ghirardelli Vanilla) or melting good white chocolate or dark chocolate bars. If the chocolate is too thick, you can try stirring in 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.

Chocolate Cake Pops

The main culprit of a cracked cake pop coating is due to significant temperature differences in the cake balls. If the cake