Christmas Cake Pops
Christmas Cake Pops are the perfect bite-sized treat to bring a little cheer to your holiday dessert table. These festive pops start with crumbled cake mixed with frosting, rolled into balls, and dipped in colorful candy coating. Add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or mini decorations to make them merry and bright.
They’re a hit because they’re easy to customize with your favorite cake flavor and decorations. Plus, they’re mess-free to eat and great for gifting or displaying at parties. Whether you’re making them from scratch or using boxed cake mix, they always come out fun and festive.
Helpful Tips
- Chill before dipping: After shaping the cake balls, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes so they stay firm during dipping.
- Use a deep container for dipping: A narrow, deep cup makes it easier to coat the pops evenly in candy melts.
- Let them dry upright: Use a foam block or a cake pop stand to let the dipped pops dry without smudging the coating.
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Christmas Cake Pops
Christmas Cake Pops are the perfect bite-sized treat to bring a little cheer to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
For the cake pops:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients required on the box
- 1 cup chocolate frosting store-bought or homemade
For dipping:
- 12 ounces chocolate candy melts dark, milk, or white chocolate
- Few drops of vegetable oil for thinning if desired
For decoration:
- Sprinkles your choice of colors and shapes
- Lollipop sticks or cake pop sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Prepare a 9×13-inch cake pan and bake the chocolate cake as directed. Allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- Once the cake is completely cool, remove it from the pan and crumble it into a large mixing bowl. You want fine crumbs, so make sure there are no large pieces.
- Add the chocolate frosting to the crumbled cake. Use your hands or a spatula to mix until the cake and frosting are fully combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls. Place the shaped balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all the mixture is shaped, refrigerate the cake pops for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the cake pops are chilling, melt the chocolate candy melts according to the package instructions. If desired, stir in a tablespoon of vegetable oil to help thin the chocolate for easier dipping.
- Remove the chilled cake pops from the refrigerator. Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and then insert it into the center of each cake ball, about halfway through. This helps secure the stick in place.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap the stick against the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
- While the chocolate is still wet, immediately sprinkle your desired toppings over the cake pops. You can also gently roll the cake pops in a plate of sprinkles for even coverage.
- Place the decorated cake pops upright in a foam block, a cake pop stand, or a container filled with rice to allow the chocolate to set completely. If desired, you can refrigerate them for a few minutes to speed up the process.
Notes
- They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Get as creative as you want with your decoration. You can change these in so many ways with different colored chocolates and sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 166mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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