Easter Cake Pops Recipe
Easter cake pops are the perfect festive treat to celebrate the season! These bite-sized, fun-to-make cake pops are coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with adorable Easter-themed toppings. Easy to customize and perfect for sharing, they make a delicious addition to any Easter gathering. Whether you're baking with your family or preparing them as a gift, these cake pops are sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Cake Pops:
- 1 box of cake mix (or homemade cake)
- 1 cup of frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz of candy melts (choose pastel colors like pink, yellow, green, and blue)
- Lollipop sticks (or wooden skewers)
- Easter-themed sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or edible glitter (optional for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box or your homemade recipe. Once baked, let the cake cool completely.
- Crumble the Cake: After the cake cools, crumble it into small crumbs. You can use your hands or a fork to break the cake apart.
- Add the Frosting: Slowly mix in about 1 cup of frosting with the cake crumbs. Keep adding more frosting until the mixture is moist and can hold its shape when rolled into a ball. Aim for a dough-like consistency.
- Shape the Cake Balls: Roll the cake mixture into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Sticks: Melt a small amount of candy melts (about ¼ cup) and dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted candy. Then insert the stick into the center of each cake ball to help secure it in place.
- Chill the Cake Pops: Place the tray of cake pops into the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set. This ensures that the cake balls hold their shape when coated.
- Coat the Cake Pops: Melt the remaining candy melts and dip each cake pop into the melted candy. Swirl the pop gently to coat it evenly. Let the excess drip off.
- Decorate: Before the candy coating hardens, decorate your cake pops with sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or any Easter-themed decorations of your choice.
- Set the Cake Pops: Allow the cake pops to fully set by placing them in the fridge or letting them cool at room temperature. They should be firm to the touch.
Notes
- Customization: Try different cake flavors (e.g., chocolate, carrot cake) or even add mini chocolate chips or nuts to the cake mixture.
- Colorful Coating: You can create your own custom candy coating colors by using white candy melts and adding food coloring to them.
- Texture: Be careful with the amount of frosting you add. The cake mixture should be moist enough to form a ball but not so wet that it falls apart.