Description
Fun and customizable cake pops made with a delicate vanilla cake base, smooth buttercream frosting, glossy candy melts, and colorful sprinkles. These treats are perfect for parties or gatherings, offering a balance of convenience and creativity.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour 1 2/3 cups (209g)
Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda 1/4 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g)
Granulated sugar 1 cup (200g)
Large egg 1
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Whole milk 1 cup (240ml)
Unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 cup (227g)
Confectioners’ sugar 3 cups (360g)
Milk 1/2 cup (120ml)
Candy melts, tempered (as needed)
Colorful sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
Grease 9-inch springform pan
In a bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth
Mix in large egg and vanilla extract
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl
Alternate adding milk to the dry ingredients, finishing with dry ingredients
Bake for 30-36 minutes until golden
Cool cake completely, then crumble into fine texture
For frosting, beat room temperature butter until creamy
Gradually add confectioners’ sugar
Add milk and vanilla extract until smooth
Mix crumbled cake with frosting to form a moldable dough
Shape into 1.5-inch balls (for 48 cake pops)
Insert lollipop sticks into each ball
Temper candy melts according to package instructions
Dip each ball into melted candy melts
Roll in sprinkles while candy melt is semi-soft
Let dry on parchment paper before serving
Notes
Use a springform pan for even baking
Cool cake completely to prevent crumb collapse
Substitute milk with oat milk for vegan option
Replace egg with flaxseed gel (3 Tbsp water + 1 tsp ground flax)
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 36
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg