These chocolate cake pops are the perfect bite sized treat for parties, holidays, or just because. Rich, chocolatey, and easy to make, they’re always a crowd favorite.
Why This Recipe Is So Good
Cake pops are a great make ahead treat, easy to customize for any theme, and always a crowd favorite. You can mix and match cake flavors, frosting, and decorations to fit any occasion, and kids love helping with the decorating part.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Boxed cake mix – Any flavor works, so choose your favorite
- Ingredients listed on the cake box – Usually eggs, water, and oil
- Betty Crocker frosting – Helps bind the cake and adds sweetness
- Chocolate chips or candy melts – For coating the cake pops
- Sprinkles – For decorating and adding fun color
- Lollipop sticks – To turn cake balls into cake pops
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand – For drying and setting
This recipe is great because it starts with simple shortcuts but ends with a bakery style dessert.
How to Make Cake Pops
Step 1: Bake the cake
Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package directions. Prepare the cake batter as instructed, pour into a greased pan, and bake. Let the cake cool completely.
Step 2: Crumb the cake
Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl until it looks like fine crumbs.
Step 3: Mix with frosting
Add about half a cup of frosting and mix until the cake holds together when rolled into a ball. Add more frosting a little at a time if needed.
Step 4: Form cake balls
Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Chill
Refrigerate the cake balls for 30 minutes to 1 hour so they firm up.
Step 6: Melt the chocolate
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Step 7: Dip the cake pops
Dip the end of each lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert into a cake ball. Dip the entire cake pop into the chocolate, tapping gently to remove excess.
Step 8: Decorate
Add sprinkles right away before the chocolate sets.
Step 9: Let them set
Place the cake pops upright in a stand or styrofoam block and let them dry until fully set.
Tips & Variations
- Use different cake and frosting flavor combinations
- Add food coloring to white chocolate for themed pops
- Drizzle with a second color of melted chocolate
- Store finished cake pops in the fridge until ready to serve
Perfect For:
- Birthday parties
- Baby showers
- Holiday dessert tables
- Classroom treats
📸 Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
These cake pops are almost too cute to eat, so snap a photo before they disappear. Tag your creations with #BiteSizedFun on Instagram. We’d love to see your decorated cake pops.
More Recipes You’ll Love:
- Brownie Bites
- No Bake Oreo Truffles
- Mini Cupcakes
- Easy Party Desserts
Cake pops are one of those treats that always bring smiles and disappear fast.
One More Thing!
This recipe is part of our collection of easy dessert recipes. Be sure to check it out for more fun and festive ideas.
Chocolate Cake Pops
Equipment
- Lollipop sticks
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand (for drying)
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix any flavor
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix box usually eggs, water, and oil
- 1/ 2 cup of Betty Crocker frosting any flavor
- 1 cup of chocolate chips melting chocolate or candy melts can also be used
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for the time specified on the box (typically 25-30 minutes).
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely.
Crumb the Cake
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
Mix with Frosting
- Add about ½ cup of Betty Crocker frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix well until the mixture is moist and holds together when rolled into a ball. You may need more frosting depending on the cake flavor and moisture; add gradually until it’s just right.
Form Cake Balls
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the cake mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the mixture is rolled into balls.
Chill the Cake Balls
- Refrigerate the cake balls for about 30 minutes to an hour to firm them up, making it easier to dip them in chocolate.
Melt the Chocolate
- While the cake balls chill, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
Dip the Cake Pops
- Take a lollipop stick and dip one end into the melted chocolate before inserting it into a cake ball (to help the stick stay in place). Insert the stick halfway into the ball.
- Dip the cake ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Tap off any excess chocolate.
Add Sprinkles
- Before the chocolate hardens, immediately roll the coated cake pop in sprinkles or sprinkle them on top.
Dry the Cake Pops (approximately 30 minutes)
- Place the finished cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry. Let them sit until the chocolate is completely set.
Notes
– Baking: 30-40 minutes
– Crumbling & Mixing: 15 minutes
– Chilling: 30-60 minutes
– Melting & Dipping: 20 minutes
– Drying: 30 minutes
– **Total Time: Approximately 2-3 hours (including chilling)**
