Easter cake pops
Create festive and delicious Easter cake pops with this easy recipe. Perfect for spring celebrations, these treats are fun to make and delightful to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix any flavor
- 1 can of frosting
- Candy melts or chocolate for coating
- Cake pop sticks
- Optional decorations: sprinkles nonpareils, edible glitter, etc.
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of frosting to the crumbs and mix until a dough-like consistency is achieved.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into balls about the size of a tablespoon.
- Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Melt the candy melts or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted candy and insert it halfway into a cake ball.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy, ensuring it is fully coated. Tap off any excess.
- Place the cake pop upright in a styrofoam block to set.
- Decorate with sprinkles, nonpareils, and other edible decorations as desired.
Notes
- For a moist cake base, choose a rich and flavorful cake mix.
- Ensure the cake balls are chilled well before dipping to prevent them from falling off the sticks.
- Use different colored candy melts for a vibrant and festive look.
- Store the cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Have fun with the decorations! Use pastel colors and Easter-themed sprinkles for added charm.