Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor or brand)
- 1/3 cup vanilla frosting, plus more if needed (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
Tools & Extras
- cake pop sticks
- wet floral foam or cup filled with rice and/or beans (to hold cake pops upright while drying)
- sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the cake according to the instructions on the box. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature to ensure it crumbles properly without melting the frosting in later steps.
- Crumble the Cake: Break the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles the texture of sand. Ensure there are no large lumps for smooth cake pop dough formation.
- Combine with Frosting: Add 1/3 cup of vanilla frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly using a mixer or wooden spoon until fully incorporated. Test the mixture by rolling a small amount into a ball; if it doesn’t hold together, add frosting one tablespoon at a time without overdoing it to avoid mushy cake pops.
- Shape the Cake Balls: Use a small cookie scoop to evenly portion the mixture. Roll each portion between clean hands to form a 1-inch ball. Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Insert Sticks: Melt about 1 tablespoon of chocolate melting wafers following package instructions. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert the stick halfway into each cake ball. This helps secure the stick in place. Refrigerate the assembled cake pops for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: Melt 2 cups of the candy wafers combined with 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil in a small bowl or mug, ensuring the container is deep enough to dip the pops fully. Let the melted chocolate cool for 3-4 minutes to prevent cracking when dipping.
- Dip the Cake Pops: Remove the cake pops from the fridge and quickly dunk each one into the melted chocolate. Gently tap the stick on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate coating for a smooth finish.
- Decorate and Dry: While the coating is still wet, immediately add sprinkles for decoration. Place the cake pops upright in floral foam or a holder filled with rice/beans to dry completely and set.
Notes
- Do not add too much frosting or the cake pop dough will become too soft and fall off the sticks.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before dipping to avoid cracking on chilling.
- Use floral foam or a cup filled with beans/rice to stand the cake pops upright for drying.
- Choose cake mix flavors and frosting that complement each other for best taste.
- Store cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian