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Easy, Foolproof Cake Pops Using Cake Mix

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Make delicious, moist cake pops at home using a simple cake mix. This basic recipe is foolproof and perfect for parties or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (any flavor, e.g., vanilla or chocolate)
  • Ingredients listed on cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 can (16 oz) pre-made frosting (e.g., vanilla or chocolate)
  • 12 oz candy coating wafers (e.g., chocolate or vanilla melting wafers)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning coating)
  • Cake pop sticks
  • Sprinkles or other decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake according to the package directions, but reduce the liquid slightly as directed on the box if you want a denser cake for rolling. Let the cake cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. You can use your hands or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on low speed.
  3. Add the entire can of frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix on low speed until the mixture is fully combined and holds together when pressed. It should resemble thick cookie dough.
  4. Roll the mixture into uniform balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step is crucial for preventing them from falling off the sticks.
  6. While the balls chill, prepare the candy coating. Melt the candy coating wafers according to package directions. If the coating is too thick, stir in the coconut oil or shortening, a half teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, dipping consistency.
  7. Dip the tip of a cake pop stick about half an inch into the melted coating and then gently insert the stick about halfway into a chilled cake ball. This acts as glue.
  8. Return the dipped pops to the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let the coating on the stick set.
  9. Dip the entire cake ball into the melted coating, rotating it to cover completely. Gently tap the stick against the side of the bowl to allow excess coating to drip off.
  10. Immediately apply sprinkles or decorations before the coating sets.
  11. Place the finished cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a dedicated cake pop stand to dry completely.

Notes

  • For a Starbucks copycat vanilla cake pop, use a yellow or white cake mix and vanilla frosting.
  • If your cake balls are too soft after chilling, chill them longer or roll them slightly smaller.
  • To get a perfectly smooth coating, make sure your cake balls are very cold and your melted candy is the correct consistency.

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