Easy and Delicious Cake Pops
Cake pops are the ultimate sweet treat, combining moist cake with a colorful candy coating, all served on a stick for easy enjoyment. These delightful bite-sized desserts are perfect for any gathering, from birthday parties to holiday celebrations. With endless flavor customization options and the ability to use leftover cake or start from scratch, this simple recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you choose classic vanilla or rich chocolate, each pop offers a burst of flavor that’s visually appealing and deliciously addictive. Follow this easy guide to create your own batch of cake pops that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 jar of frosting (approximately 16 oz)
- 1 bag of candy melts (variety of colors)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions. Grease or line a baking pan.
- Prepare and bake the cake as per package directions. Allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix in half of the frosting until combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Melt candy melts according to package instructions. Dip lollipop sticks in coating before inserting into each ball, then coat fully with melted candy melts.
- Allow to set on parchment paper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg