Red White and Blue Cake Pops
Celebrate with the festive flavors of Red White and Blue Cake Pops. These colorful treats are perfect for any gathering and are easy to make. With a delicious cake center coated in vibrant chocolate, they’re sure to impress your guests. Make them today for a sweet touch to your celebration!
Equipment
- Lollipop sticks
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix Choose any flavor you love!
- 1 can cake frosting This adds richness and binds the cake.
- 1 bag red candy melts Vibrant color for decoration.
- 1 bag blue candy melts Essential for the festive look.
- 1 bag white candy melts Perfect for a classic finish.
Instructions
- 1. Start by baking your favorite cake mix in a 9×13 inch pan according to the package directions. Once baked, let it completely cool to room temperature.
- 2. Once cool, crumble the cake into a large bowl. You want it to be in fine crumbs, so take your time with this step.
- 3. Add in the cake frosting and mix it thoroughly using your hands or a spatula. It’s going to be messy, but trust me, it’ll be worth it!
- 4. Once the mixture is well combined, use either your hands or a cookie scoop to form the mixture into balls. Aim for about 1 inch in diameter for each ball.
- 5. Place the formed balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Then, insert a lollipop stick into the top of each ball.
- 6. Now, it’s time to freeze! Pop the cookie sheet into the freezer and let the cake pops chill for at least one hour. This will help them hold their shape when you dip them in chocolate.
- 7. While the cake pops are freezing, melt your red, blue, and white candy melts separately in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- 8. Once the cake pops are firm, dip each one into the melted candy melts. Make sure to coat them thoroughly and gently tap off any excess.
- 9. Place the dipped cake pops back onto the lined cookie sheet. You can get creative here by adding sprinkles or other decorations while the chocolate is still wet.
- 10. Finally, let the chocolate harden completely at room temperature. This usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Notes
- Tip 1: Keep your cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Tip 2: Yes, you can freeze cake pops! Just place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to a month.
- Tip 3: Try different flavored cake mixes and frostings to create your unique cake pops!
- Tip 4: Get creative with your toppings! Consider using crushed nuts or themed sprinkles.
- Tip 5: These cake pops can be served on a stick or placed in a decorative treat box.