Simple Cake Pops
These cake pops are easy to make with any flavor cake mix and frosting for perfect bite-sized sweet treats. Great for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, or any special occasion!
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, at least 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Stir frosting into the crumbled cake until mixture is sticky and starts to come together but is not too smooth. Refrigerate until chilled, for at least 30 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roll cake mixture into eighteen 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Place about 1/4 cup candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, about 20 seconds.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Push a lollipop stick halfway into each ball of cake mixture.'}
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{'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Gently dip balls into the melted chocolate to coat, then place upright in a block of styrofoam.'}
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{'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Decorate with candy sprinkles while chocolate coating is wet. Repeat to make remaining cake pops, melting more candy melts as needed.'}
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{'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (18 servings total)