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Easy Cake Pop Recipe With Cake Mix

These bite-sized cake pops feature a moist cake center made from boxed cake mix and a smooth chocolate coating, perfect for parties or a fun treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 box cake mix any flavor
  • Ingredients required on the box usually eggs, oil, and water
  • 1 cup frosting store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for coating
  • Sprinkles or decorations optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl or melting pot
  • Cake pop sticks or skewers
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan according to the cake mix package instructions.
  2. Bake the cake mix in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack for an additional 15 minutes.
  4. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add 1 cup of frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until well combined and moldable.
  6. Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up the cake balls.
  8. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
  9. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess, then immediately add sprinkles or decorations.
  10. Insert a cake pop stick or skewer into each ball and stand them upright. Let chocolate set completely, about 10 minutes.

Notes

Store cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to two months in individual wraps.