Irresistible Homemade Cake Pops

Cake pops are the perfect bite-sized treat — fun, festive, and utterly delicious. Crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, these little delights are perfect for parties, gifts, or an indulgent snack. With endless flavor and decoration options, making them at home is easier than you think!

Why You’ll Love These Cake Pops

✔️ Bite-Sized Bliss – Perfectly portioned treats for any occasion.
✔️ Customizable – Frosting, chocolate, sprinkles, or drizzle.
✔️ Fun to Make – A playful activity for kids and adults alike.
✔️ Make-Ahead Friendly – Can be prepared in advance and stored easily.

Classic Cake Pops

Ingredients (makes ~20 pops):

• 2 cups cake crumbs (use any flavor of baked cake)
  
• ½ cup frosting (buttercream or cream cheese works best)
  
• 12 oz chocolate or candy melts, for coating
  
• 20 lollipop sticks
  
• Optional: sprinkles, crushed nuts, or decorative drizzle
  

Instructions:

1. Bake your favorite cake and let it cool completely. Crumble it into a large bowl.
   

2. Add frosting and mix until the mixture holds together when shaped into balls.
   

3. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
   

4. Melt chocolate or candy melts according to package instructions.
   

5. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert it halfway into a cake ball (this helps secure the stick).
   

6. Dip each cake pop into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle while chocolate is still wet.
   

7. Stick the pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand and allow to set completely.
   

Tip: Chill the cake balls before dipping to prevent cracking and help the chocolate coat smoothly.

Flavor Variations

• Chocolate Lover’s Pop: Use chocolate cake and chocolate frosting for a rich treat.
  

• Carrot Cake Pop: Mix in grated carrots, cinnamon, and cream cheese frosting.
  

• Red Velvet Pop: Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, coated in white chocolate.
  

• Vegan Option: Use dairy-free cake and frosting, and vegan chocolate for coating.
  
  

Pro Tip: Perfect Coating with a Candy/Dipping Tool

Use tongs, a fork, or a dipping tool specifically designed for cake pops to hold each pop while dipping it in chocolate or candy melts. 

Explore our selection of tongs here!