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Chocolate cake pops with pink candy coating and sprinkles on a cake pop stand

Easy Cake Pops

Chocolate cake crumbled with frosting, rolled into balls, and dipped in candy coating for a no-fail bite-sized treat on a stick.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cake pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 148
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients: For the cake balls:
  • 1 box 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix, plus eggs, oil, and water per box instructions
  • 1 cup 8 oz vanilla frosting
  • For the coating:
  • 24 oz candy melts
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
  • Sprinkles or topping of choice

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Bake the cake per box instructions and let it cool fully.
  3. Crumble the cooled cake into fine, even pieces in a large bowl.
  4. Fold in the frosting gradually until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  5. Roll into 24 walnut sized balls and place on a parchment lined tray.
  6. Chill the balls for 60 minutes in the fridge or 20 minutes in the freezer.
  7. Melt the candy coating in short bursts, stirring until smooth, then stir in the coconut oil.
  8. Dip a stick tip into the coating and insert it halfway into each chilled ball.
  9. Dip each ball fully into the coating, let excess drip off, add toppings, and stand upright to set.

Notes

Notes:
  • Chill the cake balls fully before dipping to prevent cracking.
  • Undipped balls freeze well for up to 2 months.
  • Thin the coating with coconut oil for a smoother, less brittle shell.
  • Store finished pops in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Allergens: Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs. Not guaranteed safe for any specific allergy; check all product labels for your situation.
Nutrition (per pop, 24 servings): Calories 148, Protein 1.5g, Carbohydrates 20g, Fiber 0.5g, Sugar 15g, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 95mg. Estimates only and may vary based on brands and measuring methods.
Timing Consistency Check: Prep 30 min, Cook 25 min, Rest 60 min, Total 1 hour 55 minute, matches Recipe Snapshot table above.