Easy Valentine's Day Cakepops: Delicious DIY Chocolate & Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Valentine's Day Cakepops: Delicious DIY Chocolate & Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American Dessert
Ingredients: 13x9 inch cake Baked Cake Crumbs (Any flavor, such as vanilla or chocolate, crumbled); 1/2 cup Canned or Homemade Frosting (Or as needed to bind crumbs); 12 ounces Pink or Red Candy Melts/Chocolate (For coating, can use white chocolate colored with oil-based food coloring); 24 sticks Lollipop Sticks; 2 tablespoons Valentine's Day Sprinkles (Or desired amount for decoration)

Learn how to make festive Valentine's Day Cakepops with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for gifting or sharing, these delicious cake balls are coated in smooth chocolate and decorated with sprinkles. A fun DIY dessert project for all skill levels.

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#Valentine's Day

#Dessert

#Chocolate

#Cake

#DIY

#Easy Recipe

#Sweet Treats

Finished Valentine's Day Cakepops

Recipe Information

30m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

200

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Cakepops with Sprinkles

Ingredients

Baked Cake Crumbs
(Any flavor, such as vanilla or chocolate, crumbled)
13 cake
Canned or Homemade Frosting
(Or as needed to bind crumbs)
1 cup

Pink or Red Candy Melts/Chocolate
(For coating, can use white chocolate colored with oil-based food coloring)
12 ounces
Lollipop Sticks
24 sticks
Valentine's Day Sprinkles
(Or desired amount for decoration)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 24

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

Dipped Cakepops Drying

Instructions

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1
Crumble the baked cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Ensure there are no large lumps.
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Crumble the baked cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Ensure there are no large lumps.
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Use a fork or your hands to crumble the cake thoroughly for a smooth texture.
2
Add frosting to the cake crumbs, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the mixture is moist enough to be rolled into a ball but not too sticky.
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Add frosting to the cake crumbs, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the mixture is moist enough to be rolled into a ball but not too sticky.
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Start with less frosting and add more gradually to achieve the right consistency.

3
Roll the cake mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Roll the cake mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Use a cookie scoop for uniform size. Chilling is crucial for easy dipping.
4
Melt a small amount of candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert it about halfway into a chilled cake ball. Return to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set the sticks.
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Melt a small amount of candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert it about halfway into a chilled cake ball. Return to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set the sticks.
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Ensure the sticks are firmly set before dipping the entire cakepop.
5
Melt the remaining candy melts or chocolate. Hold a cakepop by its stick and dip it completely into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. Gently tap the stick to remove bubbles.
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Melt the remaining candy melts or chocolate. Hold a cakepop by its stick and dip it completely into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. Gently tap the stick to remove bubbles.
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Keep the candy melts warm but not too hot. If too thick, thin with a tiny bit of shortening or coconut oil.

6
Immediately after dipping, sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles. Place the cakepops upright in a styrofoam block or a tall glass to set completely, about 30 minutes at room temperature or 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Immediately after dipping, sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles. Place the cakepops upright in a styrofoam block or a tall glass to set completely, about 30 minutes at room temperature or 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Decorate quickly before the coating sets. For a clean finish, tap off excess sprinkles.