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Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe

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Delicious and fun-to-make Chocolate Cake Pops are a perfect bite-sized dessert for parties and celebrations. Made from moist chocolate cake crumbled and mixed with creamy frosting, then dipped in a smooth chocolate coating and decorated with sprinkles, these cake pops deliver rich chocolate flavor in a fun and easy-to-eat form.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare as directed: eggs, oil, water)

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup chocolate frosting

Coating and Decoration

  • 2 cups chocolate melting coating or candy melts
  • Sprinkles for decoration
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Styrofoam block or box for drying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake as directed on the box instructions. Let it cool completely, preferably overnight, to ensure it is firm enough to work with.
  2. Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl using your hands or a fork until it resembles fine crumbs.
  3. Add Frosting: Mix the chocolate frosting into the cake crumbs. Use just enough frosting to make a dough-like consistency that holds together when pressed.
  4. Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Chill Cake Balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 2 hours or until firm. This helps them hold their shape during dipping.
  6. Melt the Coating: Gently melt the chocolate melting coating or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Let cool briefly but do not let it harden.
  7. Prepare for Dipping: Remove 2-3 cake balls from the refrigerator at a time to keep the rest cold. Insert a lollipop stick halfway through each cake ball after dipping the stick end about 1/2 inch into the melted coating to help it adhere.
  8. Dip Cake Pops: Dip each cake ball into the melted coating, covering it completely and making sure the coating reaches the base where the stick meets the cake. Gently tap the stick against the edge of the bowl to remove excess coating.
  9. Decorate: Immediately sprinkle decorations over the coated cake pops before the coating sets.
  10. Dry and Set: Place the cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or box to allow the coating to harden completely. This usually takes about an hour.
  11. Store: Store cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Keep the cake balls very cold during the dipping process to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Do not over-melt the coating; it should be smooth but not hot to avoid cracking when dipped.
  • Work with only a few cake balls at a time to maintain their firmness.
  • Use a styrofoam block or similar holder to keep cake pops upright while drying.
  • Decorate immediately after dipping to ensure sprinkles stick well.

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