Description
Chocolate Cake Pops – Indulgent and irresistible treat made with rich chocolate cake crumbles, blended with creamy frosting, and coated in luscious chocolate.
Ingredients
- chocolate cake mix
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- water
- cream cheese frosting
- high-quality chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips
- vegetable shortening or coconut oil
- lollipop sticks
- sprinkles, crushed nuts, or other decorations
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cake Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Step 2: Create the Cake Pop Mixture Once cooled, crumble the entire cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Use your hands to break up any large pieces until no large chunks remain. Add 1/4 cup of the cream cheese frosting and mix thoroughly with a spatula. Continue adding small amounts of frosting until the mixture holds together when squeezed in your palm but isn’t soggy. The texture should be similar to modeling clay—moist but firm.
- Step 3: Form the Cake Balls Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the Chocolate Cake Pop mixture into equal amounts (about 1-1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, round balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
- Step 4: Prepare for Dipping Melt your chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips with vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. The shortening helps create a thinner consistency perfect for dipping. Transfer the melted chocolate to a deep, narrow container. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into the melted chocolate, then insert it into a chilled cake ball, pushing it about halfway through.
- Step 5: Dip and Decorate Once all sticks are inserted, dip each Chocolate Cake Pop completely into the melted chocolate in one smooth motion. As you lift it out, gently tap your wrist (not the pop) to remove excess coating while slowly rotating the pop. Immediately add sprinkles or other decorations before the chocolate sets. Place the dipped cake pops upright in a cake pop stand or a block of styrofoam to dry completely.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg