Easy Popcorn Cake Pops Recipe: Fun Circus Party Dessert Tutorial

Name: Easy Popcorn Cake Pops Recipe: Fun Circus Party Dessert Tutorial
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400 grams Prepared cake pop dough (made from 1 standard cake mix); 1 bag (340g) White Candy Melts or chocolate (or desired amount for dipping); 4 cups Plain popped popcorn (unsalted, for topping); 15-20 units Lollipop or cake pop sticks (6-inch length recommended)

Learn how to make adorable popcorn cake pops, perfect for a circus, carnival, or birthday party! This fun and easy tutorial shows you how to transform cake pop dough, melted chocolate, and crunchy popcorn into a delightful treat that everyone will love. A perfect no-bake dessert for summer fun and birthday celebrations.

#Cake Pops

#Popcorn

#Dessert

#Party Food

#Circus Theme

#Birthday Treats

#No-Bake

#Chocolate

Finished Popcorn Cake Pop

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

200

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Popcorn Cake Pops Assortment

Ingredients

Prepared cake pop dough
(made from 1 standard cake mix)
400 grams
White Candy Melts or chocolate
(or desired amount for dipping)
1 bag (340g)

Plain popped popcorn
(unsalted, for topping)
4 cups
Lollipop or cake pop sticks
(6-inch length recommended)
15 units

Servings: 15

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dipping Cake Pop in Chocolate

Instructions

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Roll the prepared cake pop dough into uniform balls, about 1.5 inches (3-4 cm) in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Roll the prepared cake pop dough into uniform balls, about 1.5 inches (3-4 cm) in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Ensure dough is well chilled for easier rolling and less stickiness.
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Melt a small amount of candy melts or chocolate. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it halfway into a cake pop ball. The chocolate will act as an 'glue' to secure the stick.
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Melt a small amount of candy melts or chocolate. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it halfway into a cake pop ball. The chocolate will act as an 'glue' to secure the stick.
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Do not push the stick all the way through; ensure it's firmly secured.

3
Place the cake pops on the parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes, or in the freezer for 10 minutes. This helps them hold their shape and prevents crumbling during dipping.
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Place the cake pops on the parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes, or in the freezer for 10 minutes. This helps them hold their shape and prevents crumbling during dipping.
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Proper chilling is key to prevent your cake pops from cracking when dipped.
4
Melt the remaining candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, gently tapping off any excess chocolate.
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Melt the remaining candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, gently tapping off any excess chocolate.
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If chocolate is too thick, add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin it.
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Immediately after dipping, sprinkle or gently press plain popped popcorn onto the wet chocolate coating of each cake pop. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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Immediately after dipping, sprinkle or gently press plain popped popcorn onto the wet chocolate coating of each cake pop. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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Work quickly before the chocolate sets. For best results, use freshly popped and cooled popcorn.