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Homemade Cake Pops

Homemade Cake Pops

Delicious and fun Homemade Cake Pops made with cake, frosting, and chocolate coating.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 36 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 36 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 pops
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • handheld mixer
  • stand mixer
  • cooling rack
  • baking sheet
  • silicone baking mat
  • parchment paper
  • glass measuring cup
  • Lollipop sticks

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 and ⅔ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 and ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–3 teaspoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Coating Ingredients

  • 24 ounces candy melts (or white chocolate bars)
  • sprinkles

Instructions
 

Cake Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamed, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat on high speed until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and milk to the bowl and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–36 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.

Frosting and Cake Ball Formation

  • Beat the butter for the frosting on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  • Crumble the cooled cake into the bowl on top of the frosting.
  • Scoop 1 Tablespoon of cake/frosting mixture and roll into a ball. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Coating the Cake Pops

  • Melt the chocolate or candy melts in a measuring cup in the microwave.
  • Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the coating, then insert into the center of the cake ball.
  • Dip the cake ball into the coating until completely covered. Decorate with sprinkles.
  • Coating will set within an hour. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Make ahead instructions: Store undipped cake balls in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 6 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, Cake Pops, Chocolate, Dessert Pops, Homemade Cake Pops, party treats
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