Valentine's Day Cake Pops
These delightful homemade cake pops are perfect for celebrating love and friendship on Valentine's Day. Coated in chocolate and customizable with various toppings, they are fun, easy to make, and ideal for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor) Choose your favorite flavor.
- 1 cup frosting (matching or contrasting flavor) Select your preferred frosting.
Coating and Decoration
- 1 package chocolate coating or candy melts Ensure it's melted smoothly.
- 12 sticks lollipop sticks
- as needed sprinkles (optional) For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients listed above.
Cooking the Cake
- Bake the cake according to the package instructions.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
Preparation of Cake Pops
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Mix in the frosting until all crumbs are coated and the mixture holds together.
- Roll portions of the mixture into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each ball about halfway.
- Freeze the cake pops for about 1 hour until firm.
Coating
- Melt the chocolate coating or candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Sprinkle with decorations if desired, while the coating is still wet.
- Set the cake pops on parchment paper or a cake rack to let the coating harden.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap individually and freeze for up to three months.