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Cheerful, bite-sized cake pops made with soft cake, creamy frosting, and a glossy candy shell.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 195 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 and 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
  • 2–3 teaspoons heavy cream or whole milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 24 ounces candy melts (or white chocolate bars, for coating)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with a mixer for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup whole milk in alternating batches, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
  8. Beat the 7 tablespoons softened butter until creamy for the frosting.
  9. Add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream or whole milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  10. Crumble the cooled cake into the frosting and mix until well combined.
  11. Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 1 hour.
  12. Melt the candy melts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  13. Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted coating and insert it into a cake ball.
  14. Coat the cake ball completely with the melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

Chill the rolled balls until firm to make dipping easier.

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