Chocolate Cake Pops
Chocolate Cake Pops are a delightful treat that transforms rich chocolate cake into bite-sized wonders. Perfect for parties, these sweet morsels are made by crumbling moist cake mixed with frosting, then coated in glossy chocolate. With a burst of flavor and eye-catching appeal, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply enjoyed as a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baked chocolate cake, crumbled
- 1/2 cup buttercream frosting
- 1 cup melting chocolate or candy melts
- 10 lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Bake your chocolate cake according to the recipe and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces in a large bowl.
- Gradually mix in the frosting until you achieve a dough-like consistency.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Dip each lollipop stick into melted chocolate before inserting it halfway into each ball.
- Chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Dip each pop into melted chocolate coating until fully covered; allow excess to drip off.
- If desired, add sprinkles while still wet and let them set at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap chocolate cake for vanilla or red velvet. Customize with extracts like peppermint or almond for unique variations. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.