Description
These Birthday Cake Pops are the ultimate party treat—bite-sized balls of moist cake mixed with frosting, dipped in colorful candy coating, and topped with sprinkles. They’re delicious, easy to customize, and always a hit at birthdays and celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
- 1/2 cup vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- For decoration:
- 12 oz candy melts (any color)
- Sprinkles or confetti for topping
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the package instructions; let it cool completely
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl
- Mix in frosting a spoonful at a time until the mixture holds together but isn’t too sticky
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes
- Melt candy melts according to package instructions
- Dip lollipop sticks in melted candy, then insert into each cake ball
- Dip cake pops fully into the melted coating, gently tap off excess, and decorate with sprinkles
- Stick into a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry and harden completely
Notes
- Use different colored candy melts to match the party theme
- Add flavor extracts (like almond or lemon) to cake or frosting for variety
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
