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!
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).
Chocolate Cake Pops
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.
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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.
No Bake Oreo Cake Pops
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.
Cake Balls (cake Truffles)
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.
Cake Balls Recipe
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!Cake truffles are incredibly easy to make. They’re balls of cake blended with frosting that have been dipped in chocolate, and you can decorate them in so many cute ways!
How To Make Cake Pops
Deva Williamson, owner of Big Laugh Kitchen and winner of Food Network’s Candy Land, joins me to offer up instructions and tips to help you make these treats.
To get started, use your hands to mix a little bit of the frosting (about 2 tablespoons) into about two cups of cake scraps.
Knead the two together until you can’t see the frosting anymore. It should all come together into a ball that’s moist and not sticky.
Homemade Cake Pops
Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to form the cake mixture into balls and refrigerate the balls for at least 15 minutes. If they aren’t cold, they may fall apart when you dip them in chocolate.
When they come out of the refrigerator, set a cooling rack over a cookie sheet. When you place the dipped balls on the cooling rack, the extra chocolate will drip onto the cookie sheet and you’ll be able to reuse it.
Use your finger to remove the skewer as you set the balls down on the cooling rack. When you take the skewer away, there will be a hole in the ball. Dip the same skewer back into the chocolate again and then use it to cover up the hole with fresh chocolate.
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If you want to turn these into cake pops, use lollipop sticks [paid link] instead of a skewer – and leave the sticks in.
Dip each stick in the melted chocolate right before inserting it into a truffle to encourage the two to bond together as the chocolate cools and hardens.
To keep the cake pops round at the bottom, use a cake pop stand [paid link] or place the sticks in overturned styrofoam cups to cool instead of cooling them on a cooling rack.
Vanilla Cake Pops From Scratch
Store cake truffles and cake pops at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week. They can also be frozen for great cold treats!
Yes – dip a popsicle stick into melted chocolate, insert into a just-made chilled truffle, dip in chocolate, and decorate. Cool upright by using a cake pop stand [paid link] or inverted styrofoam cup with a small hole in its bottom.
These are incredibly easy to make and serve as a delicious way to use up cake scraps. They can be decorated in many different styles and look wonderful on a dessert table.
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If you want to turn these into cake pops, use lollipop sticks [paid link] instead of a skewer and plan to leave the sticks in the truffles. Dip the stick in melted chocolate before inserting it to help it to bond to the dessert.
Calories: 247 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 137 mg | Potassium: 92 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 25 g | Vitamin A: 21 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 56 mg | Iron: 1 mgA recipe for cake balls that uses cake mix, frosting and candy melts to create fun and festive bites. Cake balls are perfect for gift giving and they’re easy to turn into cake pops!
Cake balls are a welcome addition to any gathering, and they make super cute party favors as well. I often make this recipe, chocolate covered Oreos or chocolate covered pretzels for a quick treat. This basic recipe formula can be changed up into tons of fun flavor combinations.
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Cake balls are such a fun and festive dessert, and they’re almost too pretty to eat! I love making cake balls because they’re a total crowd pleaser, both kids and adults alike adore them.
A cake ball is essentially a truffle make of a blend of cake crumbs and frosting that is dipped in candy melts. Cake balls are often topped with sprinkles or decorated in ways to look like flowers, animals, you name it!
The first step to making cake balls is to bake a 9″x13″ cake. I always use a cake mix because there are so many flavor options, they always come out moist and delicious, and it’s just so easy. The cake gets crumbled up before it’s mixed with the frosting, then shaped into balls. You can make your cake balls as big or as small as you like, I typically go for about 1 1/2 inches in size.
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Looking to turn your cake balls into cake pops? It’s easy! Simply place your formed cake balls onto lollipop sticks, then chill and dip into candy melts as directed in the recipe below.
I find the easiest way to dip cake balls is to place each ball on a fork, then spoon the candy melts over the top. Tap the fork lightly against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. You only want a thin coating of
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