How To Make Gourmet Cake Pops

I have to admit, I had never made cake pops before but I was determined to make them for our gender reveal party. I’ve made Oreo truffles multiple times, which are somewhat similar to cake pops. Somewhat. They’re essentially the cookie version of cake pops. Basically dessert cousins. I figured, how hard could it be?

Now, I know mine aren’t 100% true cake pops– they’re basically cake balls with sticks in them, but people can still carry them around like cake pops. I mean, who wants messy hands? Anyway, I’ll tell you at the end of the post how to make them into legit cake pops with the cake portion at the top and the stick coming out the bottom.

Prepare a boxed cake mix as directed on the box. Let the cake cool completely. Wash your hands. Next, crumble the cake into fine crumbs with your hands in a large bowl. Mix in about 1/3 cup of icing (I used store bought milk chocolate) with your hands. The mixture should be dense but not gooey. Gooey cake balls gross me out. Grab a cookie scoop (I used my 1.5 T scoop, which I LOVE). (Remember, everyone needs a cookie scoop, or 3.) Then, scoop out the mixture, packing the cake mixture into the scoop as you scoop it (I smushed the open side of the cookie scoop against the inside of the bowl). Smush the mixture in your hand to pack it tightly into a ball. Roll it into a nicely shaped ball. Roll the remaining mixture into balls (my cake mix made 18 balls).

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Grab your Candy Melts (I purchased mine from JoAnn Fabric) and a small microwaveable dish (I used a small oatmeal bowl). Put about 5 morsels into the bowl and melt them in the microwave. Next, grab your cake pop sticks (I purchased mine from JoAnn Fabric). Dip your stick into the melted Candy Melt and quickly stick it into a cake pop at least half way down. Repeat with remaining cake pops. Then, set pops on a cookie tray. Freeze for about 15 minutes (they wouldn’t fit in my freezer so I put them in the fridge for 30 minutes– worked fine). Put your Candy Melts into a microwaveable mug (I filled mine to the top). Next, melt the Candy Melts as directed on the package. Dip the cake pop into the mug, evenly coating it. Let the coating drip off. Place the pop on cookie sheet. Finally, if using sprinkles, add immediately before coating sets. Repeat for remaining pops.

These may seem like a lot a work, but trust me, once you have it all mapped out it’s a breeze. I spent maybe an hour on these (not including baking and cooling times).

If you want your cake pops to be true cake pops, rather than cake balls with sticks in them, instead of putting them on a cookie sheet to dry, insert the stick into Styrofoam for the coating to set. I wanted mine to sit on the platter but still be pops, so that’s why I went the route I did.

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FYI, the Candy Melt coating is really good. I used chocolate cake and you barely tell there’s dark cake underneath the coating. Just thought I’d throw that out there.

Note: Candy Melts come in a wide array of colors. But if you don’t spot a color you need, you can use gel food coloring. Do not use food coloring drops.

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As your wedding reception dinner comes to a close, you'll likely want to offer guests a sweet treat to finish off the meal before they head off to the dance floor. Looking for a dessert that is stylish, easy to hold, and won't be too heavy for guests on the go? Consider serving cake pops at your wedding. These bite-sized cake creations on a stick are a delicious and fun option for couples looking to fill their dessert table with a unique and design-forward treat.

Cake pop baker Laura Poetoehena of Izzy's Cake Pops shares, People like these little treats at their events because they are small enough to grab and go, don’t make a mess, and there are so many flavor options. She adds, When it comes to customizing cake pops to a wedding a lot of couples will coordinate their reception colors or add edible flowers. Or, you can even incorporate a fur baby into the celebration.

Want to get some more ideas for cake pops to serve at your own wedding? Read ahead for a variety of fun designs and ways to arrange these handheld desserts at your celebration.

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Cake pop frosting doesn't have to stick to one shade. Get inspired by these sweet treats, which use a marbling effect on the frosting to capture multiple hues within this wedding's palette.

Looking to arrange your dessert table in a unique way? Have a cake pop tree, where a solid base allows sticks to be stuck inside to appear like a branch-like arrangement. Choose pops in a variety of hues to upgrade the look.

Acrylic stands are another great way to arrange your cake pops. Not only do they enhance the aesthetic of your dessert table, but they also set up your pops to be easily grabbed by guests.

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Want to dress up your cake pops for the occasion? Have your baker design your pops to look as if they are wearing a tuxedo or wedding dress. It's a cute touch for a whimsical dessert table.

Want to serve up cake pops with a unique accent in addition to a suit and gown? Ask your baker to include a small fondant addition, like a gold leaf, to update the style of your sweet.

Create a dessert arrangement that allows guests to explore options in an organic way. Here, cake pops are displayed on a shelf of a doughnut wall along with macarons and light décor items that are all within the same palette.

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Cake not really your thing? If you prefer pie as your dessert of choice, you can also serve them up on a stick during your wedding celebrations. We love how these sweet treats are shaped like hearts to evoke the romance of the day.

Add a touch of shine to your cake pop creations with the addition of gold foil. They can look minimal and chic on confections covered in white frosting, or bold and glam with colorful fondant.

Think about the way you use color when arranging your cake pops. Here, the treats are organized in a colorful diagonal gradient to create a photo-ready dessert presentation.

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Leaning into the ombré wedding trend for your nuptial décor? Continue the theme past dinner and serve up cake pops with frosting on a gradient.

Want to include your pet in your wedding day? Consider having them made into cake pops as a surprise dessert. Get a cake pop pro to design one that actually looks like your furry friend.

If you're looking for a good wedding favor idea, tie your cake pops with a bow and send them along with guests as they head home from your celebration.

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Choose a multi-tiered dessert display tower to serve up your cake pops to guests. These sweets have cohesive palettes and designs to add to the aesthetic of a dessert table.

If you are hosting a classic all-white wedding, keep your cake pops simple with chic white frosting. A little additional drizzle of frosting can give them some flair.

Cake pops can be crafted in a variety of flavors ranging from chocolate to funfetti to lavender-lemon. Have your baker create the perfect confections to fit your favorite tastes.

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Make your cake pops really stand out on the dessert table with glitter frosting. This shining sugary treat will definitely fit in with a glam reception.