Easy Steps to Make Perfect Cake Pops from Scratch

Making cake pops from scratch can be a fun and easy project! Here's a simple method to create delicious cake pops that you can enjoy with your family or friends. Let's dive into the process of making these cute, bite-sized confections!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 box of cake mix or homemade cake Eggs, water, and oil as required by the cake mix

For the Cake Pops:

1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade) Lollipop sticks Chocolate or candy melts for coating Optional: Sprinkles or other toppings

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

Prepare the Cake:

Follow the instructions on the cake mix box or your homemade cake recipe to bake the cake. Let it cool completely after baking.

Step 2: Crumble the Cake

Once the cake is cool, crumble it into a large bowl using your hands or a fork. The texture should be fine and even.

Step 3: Mix with Frosting

Combine with Frosting:

Add the frosting to the crumbled cake a little at a time. Mix until the mixture holds together but is not too wet. You want it to be moldable.

Step 4: Form the Balls

Shape the Cake Balls:

Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Chill the Cake Balls

Chill:

Refrigerate the cake balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up. This helps them hold their shape when dipped in chocolate.

Step 6: Prepare for Coating

Melt Chocolate:

While the cake balls are chilling, melt the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.

Step 7: Dip and Decorate

Insert Sticks:

Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and then insert it into the center of each cake ball. This helps secure the stick.

Coat the Cake Pops:

Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow any excess to drip off.

If desired, sprinkle with toppings before the coating sets.

Step 8: Let Set

Set the Cake Pops:

Place the cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a cake pop stand to allow the coating to harden completely.

Once the chocolate has set, your cake pops are ready to be enjoyed!

You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a few days. Feel free to experiment with different flavors, colors, and decorations to personalize your cake pops!