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lavender cake pops with sprinkles

Cake Pops

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These cake pops are budget-friendly, easy to make, and look like they came from a bakery. The smooth coating and soft cake center make them perfect for parties, gifting, or anytime you want a fun treat without spending much.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 24 cake pops

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup canned vanilla frosting
  • 16 oz almond bark or candy melts
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Bake the cake according to the box instructions.
  • Let the cake cool completely.
  • Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using clean hands.
  • Add 1/2 cup vanilla frosting to the crumbs.
  • Mix until the texture holds together like dough.
  • Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined sheet.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Melt almond bark in the microwave using short bursts, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted coating.
  • Insert the dipped end of the stick into each cake ball.
  • Chill for 10 minutes so the coating firms.
  • Dip each cake ball into the melted coating until fully covered.
  • Gently tap to remove extra coating.
  • Add sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
  • Place dipped pops upright and chill for 15 minutes until set.