Best Cake Pop Flavors
Bite-sized happiness dipped in chocolate, full of flavor, and perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy afternoons. These cake pops are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Lollipop sticks
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
Ingredients
Base Cake Pop Mixture
- 1.5 cups cake crumbs vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti
- 0.5 cup frosting buttercream, cream cheese, or ganache
For the Coating
- 1 cup candy melts or white chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Decorations & Add-Ins
- sprinkles or toppings for texture and fun
- optional add-ins crushed cookies, peanut butter, fruit puree
- lollipop sticks for forming pops
Instructions
- Bake a cake or use leftovers. Crumble into fine crumbs using fingers or a fork in a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually mix in frosting until the texture resembles dough that holds its shape when rolled.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on parchment-lined tray.
- Chill cake balls for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt candy coating or chocolate in short microwave bursts until smooth. Stir in coconut oil for shine.
- Dip end of each lollipop stick in melted coating, then insert halfway into each cake ball.
- Dip each cake pop into the coating, gently swirling. Let excess drip off before decorating.
- Add sprinkles or drizzle with chocolate while still wet. Stand upright in foam block to dry.
- Once set, store in an airtight container or wrap individually for gifts.
Notes
Try flavor combos like red velvet with cream cheese frosting, lemon cake with raspberry buttercream, or chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. You can make them ahead and freeze for up to 2 months. Let them come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.