Description
These delightful cake pops combine moist yellow cake with creamy chocolate frosting for a bite-sized treat that is as fun to make as it is to eat. Dipped in a smooth candy shell and topped with sprinkles, they are the perfect handheld dessert for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 15.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
- Water, vegetable oil, and eggs (as required by cake mix)
- 16-ounce tub prepared chocolate frosting
- Candy melts for coating
- 18 to 24 lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles or decorating icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer, then pour into the pan and bake for 28 to 33 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Stir in about three-quarters of the chocolate frosting until the mixture is sticky and holds its shape like dough; chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Melt a small amount of candy melts, dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melt, and push it halfway into a cake ball before chilling the tray for 20 minutes to set.
- Melt the remaining candy melts in a deep bowl, gently dip each pop to coat, tap off the excess, and add sprinkles before placing the sticks upright in a styrofoam block to dry.
Notes
To ensure a professional finish, avoid overheating the candy melts as they can become thick and clump; if this happens, a tiny amount of shortening can restore the smooth texture. Always make sure the cake is entirely cool before crumbling to prevent the centers from becoming overly gummy.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American