Christmas Cake Pops

Easy and festive cake pops that capture the essence of the holidays, perfect for parties or celebrations.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 16 pops

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 9x13 cake 1 baked 9x13 cake, fully cooled (vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, or spice) Any flavor of your choice, even leftover cake works.
1/3 to 1/2 cup frosting (buttercream or cream cheese) Add gradually until the mix holds together.
12 to 16 ounces candy melts or chocolate wafers (white, red, or green) Use the preferred color for coating.
1 to 2 teaspoons neutral oil or coconut oil Use to thin the coating if needed.
as needed none Sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or sanding sugar for garnish For decorative purposes.
as needed none Lollipop sticks For serving the cake pops.
1 none Styrofoam block or a cardboard box To hold the pops upright during drying.

Optional Flavor Boosts

as needed none vanilla extract For added flavor.
as needed none almond extract For added flavor.
as needed none orange zest For added flavor.

Optional Fillings & Drizzles

as needed none mini chocolate chips For added sweetness.
as needed none finely chopped peppermint bark For crispy texture.
as needed none melted dark chocolate or colored candy melts For drizzling.

Method

Preparation

Crumble the cake into a large bowl until no big chunks remain.
Add a spoonful of frosting and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed, like soft clay.
Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion even balls, rolling them quickly between your palms.
Place the balls on a lined tray and chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
Melt a small amount of candy melts and dip each lollipop stick in it before inserting into the cake balls.
Chill for an additional 10 minutes to set.

Coating and Decorating

Melt the candy melts in short bursts, stirring in between. Add oil if thick.
Tilt the cup and dip the cake pop in, turning slowly until fully coated.
Let excess drip off and gently tap the stick to smooth the coating.
Add sprinkles immediately before the coating sets and stand the pops upright to dry completely.
Once set, you may drizzle another color on top or attach tiny decorations with melted coating.

Notes

For best results, avoid using too much frosting and chill pops twice. Store finished pops in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 2 to 3 days.