Easy to make Vanilla Cake Pops made with Vanilla Cake mixed with Vanilla Frosting. The cake balls are then dipped in melted chocolate and topped with sprinkles. Perfect for Birthdays, baby showers or any get together!
If you are a lover of cute and dainty desserts, you will adore these Cake Pops! Btw who am I kidding. Of course you love cake pops, since you are here for this recipe. 😉
Lets jump right into the recipe process!
How do you make vanilla cake pops from scratch?
You can make your own cake from scratch (check out my vanilla cake recipe) or you can make it using a box mix like I did for this recipe. To make Cake Pops-
- Crumble cooled cake using your hands or fork
- Add frosting too it and mix
- Form cake balls and chill them
- Roll them again quickly and stick them on lollipop sticks
- Dip them in melted chocolate and top with sprinkles
Why are my cake pops cracking?
There can be a number of reasons why cake pops are cracking.
- If cake balls are too cold and the melted candy they are dipped in is hot.
- If there are cracks in balls, they may expand even more when dipped in chocolate. Roll the balls smoothly to avoid it.
How do you fix cake pops that are too moist?
Make sure the cake balls mixture isn’t too fine. To avoid a fine crumb don’t crumble cake in processors, employ your hands or forks!
How long do you chill cake pops before dipping?
Chill the cake pops till they are firm to touch. I’d not recommend chilling them up to a particular time. But anywhere between 1/2 to 1 hour should be enough.
Can Cake Pops be left out?
I’s say yes, for sometime if its not hot outside. To be on a safer side keep them refrigerated till you serve.
How do you thin out melting chocolate for cake pops?
If you find your chocolate is getting too thick add a tsp of oil to thin it out.
Why is my melting chocolate so thick?
There can be 2 reasons if your melted chocolate is getting thick. One can be the chocolate got overheated.
Second can be your chocolate came in contact with water. It will seize if latter is the case.
Can you use chocolate chips for dipping?
I don’t recommend doing so. Chocolate chips are not made to be melted.
How do you transport cake pops?
Stick cake pops on styrofoam and they can be transported in cardboard boxes. Freeze them for a few hours prior to transporting to make sure they reach safe.
Use coolers if you are planning to transport them long distance!
Quick Tips to make perfect Cake Pops:
- Never dip super chilled cake balls into hot chocolate or else your cake pops can crack.
- Always allow cake balls to firm up in the fridge to help them stick to lollipop sticks and coat easily.
- After chilling, roll the balls quickly once again. This little step will make super smooth and pretty cake pops!
- If you notice the chocolate is getting too thick to work with, reheat it using 1/2 tsp of oil to thin it out.
- At all costs avoid chocolate to get in contact with water or else the chocolate will seize.
More Cake Pops Recipes you’ll like:
Chocolate Strawberry Cake Pops
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Vanilla Cake Pop Recipe
Equipment
- 24 Cake Pop/Lollipop Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix (prepared according to package instructions and cooled)
- 1/2 Cup Frosting (Homemade or store bought)
- 2 Cups White Chocolate or Candy Melts
- 1/2 Cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Crumble cake in a large mixing bowl and add vanilla frosting to it. Mix it all well using a fork or with your hands.
- Form 24 balls with this cake mixture and allow them to chill until firm to touch. Take them out of refrigerator and roll them again quickly one more time to smoothen them out.
- Melt white chocolate using double boiler or in microwave (in small increments). Add a tsp of oil to thin it out if necessary! Dip the tip of lollipop sticks in melted chocolate and press it in the center of cake ball.
- Then dip the ball in chocolate and immediately top with sprinkles. Allow to set on Styrofoam until ready to serve.
- Repeat the step above until all the cake pops are formed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store cake pops in refrigerator at all times until ready to be served. Cake pops can stand room temperature for a few hours if it is not hot outside.
- To freeze cake pops for later use I suggest freeze them uncoated. Thaw cake balls completely for a few hours/overnight in refrigerator and them coat them in melted chocolate.
- Never dip super chilled cake balls into hot chocolate or else your cake pops can crack.
- Always allow cake balls to firm up in the fridge to help them stick to lollipop sticks and coat easily.
- After chilling, roll the balls quickly once again. This little step will make super smooth and pretty cake pops!
- If you notice the chocolate is getting too thick to work with, reheat it using 1/2 tsp of oil to thin it out.
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yummmm!!! I never thought i would be one day baking cake pops!!!! I can’t wait to try to make these delicious cakes over the weekend.
These cake pops are so cute! I never thought that you could make them at home, they always seem like a luxury confectionery shop dessert.
Wow these cake pops look so good! I’ve never made them before but had my fair share. I actually never knew they were so simple!
We love cake pops. I’ve made hundreds of them over the years. They look and taste great. Love the ones you made. they’re really pretty.
Oh wow! These cake pops look like pieces of art! Can’t wait to try this recipe out! 🙂
My kids love eating cake pops, but we’ve never made them. Will have to give these a try!
My boys love cake pops. I think I will let them make this one for dessert.
Oh yum, these look amazing! I will have to make the with my kids!