Description
Celebrate love with these adorable Valentine Cake Pops! Made from moist cake crumbs mixed with creamy frosting, then dipped in vibrant red or pink melting chocolate and sprinkled with festive heart-shaped decorations, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, gifts, or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Pops
- 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Water as per cake mix package instructions
- 1/2 cup frosting (vanilla or cream cheese)
Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup melting chocolate (red or pink)
- 1/4 cup heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water according to the package instructions. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, crumble it finely into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork, ensuring there are no large chunks.
- Mix in frosting: Gradually add the frosting to the cake crumbs, mixing until the mixture can be pressed together easily but is not overly moist or sticky. This will help the cake pops hold their shape.
- Form cake balls and chill: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
- Melt the coating chocolate: Melt the red or pink melting chocolate according to the package instructions, usually using a microwave in short intervals or a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Coat the cake pops: Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated cake pops back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate and set: Immediately sprinkle the heart-shaped decorations over the wet chocolate coating before it sets. Return the cake pops to the refrigerator and chill for another hour until the coating is firm.
Notes
- You can customize cake flavors and frosting types to your preference, such as using cream cheese frosting for red velvet cake.
- For easier handling, insert lollipop sticks before dipping if desired, but these cake pops can also be served without sticks.
- Ensure cake pops are well chilled before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use quality melting chocolates or candy melts for a smooth and durable coating.
- Store cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
