Amazing and Easy Easter Cake Pops: Perfect Spring Treat
Make delicious and festive Easter cake pops with this easy recipe! Customize with your favorite cake flavors, frosting, and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix any flavor, plus ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 cup frosting any flavor, adjust to desired consistency
- 20 ounces candy melts white or colored
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles or other decorations
- Vegetable Shortening/oil Optional
- Food coloring Optional
Instructions
- Bake cake according to box directions. Let cool completely.
- Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Add frosting, a little at a time, mixing until well combined and the mixture holds its shape.
- Roll mixture into 1-1.5 inch balls or Easter egg shapes.
- Place cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, or 15-20 minutes in the freezer.
- Melt candy melts according to package directions.
- Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert into a cake ball. Repeat for all.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy, covering completely. Tap off excess.
- Decorate with sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
- Place cake pops in a Styrofoam block or stand to dry completely.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
(Note: These are estimates and will vary depending on the specific ingredients and sizes used. One cake pop is considered a serving.)
(Note: These are estimates and will vary depending on the specific ingredients and sizes used. One cake pop is considered a serving.)
- Calories: 120-170
- Fat: 6-9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5-5g
- Carbohydrates: 17-23g
- Sugar: 13-18g
- Protein: 1-2g