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Deliciously Easy Cake Pops

These delicious vanilla cake pops are a fun, customizable treat made with moist cake, rich frosting, and a smooth candy coating. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to decorate and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Servings 24 Cake Pops
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box basic cake mix plus ingredients required on the box
  • ¼ cup vanilla frosting
  • 12 ounces pink candy melts
  • White sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  • Cake Preparation
  • Preheat the oven as directed on the cake mix box. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water, and mix until smooth. Follow the instructions to bake a 9×13-inch cake by pouring the batter into a greased tin. Once baked, let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
  • Making the Cake Pops
  • Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor. Add 1/4 cup of vanilla frosting to the crumbs and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed. Scoop small portions with a cookie scoop, roll them into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15-20 minutes until firm.
  • Decorating the Cake Pops
  • Melt pink candy melts in a microwave or double boiler, following the package instructions. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted candy, then insert it into a cake ball. Fully dip the cake pop into the candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. Place them in a styrofoam block to set. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with white sprinkles, and let the pops set at room temperature or in the fridge.
Calories: 375kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bake, cake pops