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Vanilla Cake Pop Recipe

Published January 13, 2021 Last Modified January 26, 2021 By GreedyEats

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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!

This easy Vanilla Cake Pop Recipe is a perfect birthday or valentine treat served on lollipop sticks.

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?

Cooled and crumbled vanilla cake to make cake balls.
Cake pop mixture made with crumbling cake and mixing in vanilla frosting
Cake pop balls chilled in the refrigerator until firm and rolled again till smooth.

Dipping lollipop stick in melted white chocolate before pressing on cake pop.
Dipping vanilla cake pops in white chocolate and sticking them on styrofoam to set.

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

Vanilla cake pops dipped in white chocolate and topped with sprinkles setting on styrofoam.

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 ½ to 1 hour should be enough. 

Soft and easy Vanilla Cake pops dipped in white chocolate kept on a pink plate.

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.

Vanilla Cake Pops topped with valentines sprinkles and kept in a jar of sprinkles.

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!

Cake Pops covered in white chocolate and topped with yellow and pink sprinkles.

Quick Tips to make perfect Cake Pops:

  1. Never dip super chilled cake balls into hot chocolate or else your cake pops can crack.
  2. Always allow cake balls to firm up in the fridge to help them stick to lollipop sticks and coat easily.
  3. After chilling, roll the balls quickly once again. This little step will make super smooth and pretty cake pops!
  4. If you notice the chocolate is getting too thick to work with, reheat it using ½ tsp of oil to thin it out.
  5. At all costs avoid chocolate to get in contact with water or else the chocolate will seize. 

Vanilla cake pops made with vanilla cake mix and vanilla butter cream frosting topped with sprinkles.

More Cake Pops Recipes you'll like:

Chocolate Cake Pops

Pumpkin spice Cake Balls

Chocolate Strawberry Cake Pops

If you liked this Cake Pops give it a star review. Also, tell me in the comments below, how did this turn out for you! And don’t forget to share your creations with me on Instagram at #greedyeatsblog Also follow me on Pinterest and Facebook!

Vanilla Cake Pop Recipe

Easy to make Vanilla Cake Pops made with Vanilla Cake mixed with vanilla frosting. The cake balls are then dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles. Perfect for Birthdays, baby showers or any get together!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
US Customary - Metric
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 24 Cake Pops
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Neha

Equipment

  • 24 Cake Pop/Lollipop Sticks

Ingredients

  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix (prepared according to package instructions and cooled)
  • ½ Cup Frosting (Homemade or store bought)
  • 2 Cups White Chocolate or Candy Melts
  • ½ Cup Sprinkles
US Customary - Metric

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.
    Cake pop mixture made with crumbling cake and mixing in vanilla frosting
  • 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.
    Cake pop balls chilled in the refrigerator until firm and rolled again till smooth.
  • 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.
    Dipping lollipop stick in melted white chocolate before pressing on cake pop.
  • Then dip the ball in chocolate and immediately top with sprinkles. Allow to set on Styrofoam until ready to serve.
    Dipping vanilla cake pops in white chocolate and sticking them on styrofoam to set.
  • Repeat the step above until all the cake pops are formed. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Information:
  • 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.
Tips for perfect Cake Pops:
  1. Never dip super chilled cake balls into hot chocolate or else your cake pops can crack.
  2. Always allow cake balls to firm up in the fridge to help them stick to lollipop sticks and coat easily.
  3. After chilling, roll the balls quickly once again. This little step will make super smooth and pretty cake pops!
  4. If you notice the chocolate is getting too thick to work with, reheat it using ½ tsp of oil to thin it out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cake Pop | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 6g
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  1. Mosaic Artwork

    January 15, 2021 at 11:56 am

    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.

    Reply
  2. Joanna

    January 15, 2021 at 11:42 am

    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.

    Reply
  3. Hollie

    January 15, 2021 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  4. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

    January 15, 2021 at 7:48 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Natalia

    January 15, 2021 at 4:42 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow! These cake pops look like pieces of art! Can't wait to try this recipe out! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jennie

    January 15, 2021 at 12:17 am

    5 stars
    My kids love eating cake pops, but we’ve never made them. Will have to give these a try!

    Reply
  7. Tara Pittman

    January 14, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    My boys love cake pops. I think I will let them make this one for dessert.

    Reply
  8. Amber Myers

    January 14, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Oh yum, these look amazing! I will have to make the with my kids!

    Reply

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