Description

These festive and fun Cake Pops Christmas recipes combine tender cake and creamy frosting coated in colorful chocolate or candy melts, perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or treating yourself. Easy to customize and suitable for all skill levels, these delightful bites bring joy and sweetness to any celebration.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

Cake Mix or Homemade Cake: a tender, flavorful base (quantity as per cake recipe or box instructions)
Frosting: enough to bind the cake crumbs (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)

Coatings and Decorations

Chocolate or Candy Melts: for coating (about 1-2 cups, melted)
Sprinkles and Decorations: holiday-themed, as desired

Tools

Sticks or Lollipop Rods: one per cake pop

Instructions

Bake and Crumble the Cake: Once your cake is baked according to your chosen recipe and fully cooled, break it apart into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor to create the base for your cake pops.
Mix in the Frosting: Gradually add frosting to the cake crumbs until the mixture is moist enough to hold together but not too wet; it should have a dough-like consistency.
Form the Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to ensure stability.
Dip the Sticks: Dip each lollipop stick into melted chocolate or candy melts, then insert it about halfway into each cake ball. This helps secure the cake pop to the stick.
Coat the Cake Pops: Fully dip the cake balls into the melted coating, gently tapping off excess. Ensure an even and smooth finish.
Decorate and Let Set: Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or festive decorations while the coating is still wet. Stand the cake pops upright in foam or a stand to dry completely.

Notes

Consistency Is Key: If the cake-frosting mixture is too dry, add more frosting; if too wet, add more cake crumbs.
Chill Your Balls: Refrigerate cake balls before dipping to prevent them from falling off the sticks.
Use the Right Coating Temperature: Melt coatings gently and use immediately for a smooth finish.
Work in Small Batches: This prevents the coating from hardening before all pops are dipped.
Display Creatively: Use festive holders or mugs filled with rice or beads to showcase cake pops beautifully.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25-35 minutes (depends on cake recipe)
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake pop
Calories: 150
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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