Homemade Cake Pops
Delicious and fun cake pops made from crumbled cake and frosting, dipped in chocolate and customizable with various toppings.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box box of cake mix Any flavor of cake mix.
- ½ tub frosting Use a few spoonfuls; avoid using the whole tub.
Coating
- 12 oz chocolate or candy melts Melt until smooth but not too hot.
- optional sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies For decoration after dipping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crumble the cake into a large bowl until it resembles sand.
- Add a few spoonfuls of frosting and mix until the mixture is sticky and easy to shape.
- Roll the mixture into ping-pong ball-sized balls and place them on a lined tray.
- Freeze the cake balls for about 20 minutes to help them hold their shape.
Dipping
- Melt the chocolate or candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip the tip of the cake pop stick into the melted chocolate before inserting it into the cake ball.
- Dip each cake pop into the chocolate, twirl, and tap to remove excess chocolate.
- Sprinkle decorations while the chocolate is still wet.
Final Tips
- Let the cake pops dry at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
- If the chocolate thickens, add coconut or vegetable oil to loosen it.
- For best results, avoid overcrowding the finished pops.
Notes
Cake pops can last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge. Feel free to experiment with different cake flavors and decorations.