Easter Cake Pop Recipe
If you’re looking for something to serve for dessert on Easter that both the adults and kids will love, try these cake pops. They are so moist that they taste almost like cake batter. They’re so easy to make and easy to transport. Kids can grab one and continue having a great time at the Easter celebrations.
The initial prep takes some time simply based on the cake’s baking time, but don’t worry, it is all so simple!
Easter Cake Pops Recipe Ingredients
- Vanilla Cake Mix – I like to buy the “Extra Moist” versions because I feel like they work better in holding the cake pops together
- Vanilla Icing – You can make your own or buy store-bought. They both work well
- Vanilla candy melts – you can find these in the baking aisles of the grocery store and even at craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby
- Crisco – Crisco is a brand of shortening. I specifically prefer this brand when making cake pops.
- Cake pop sticks or paper straws – You’ll need something for the cake pop handles. You can find cake pop sticks at craft stores or just use cute paper straws.
Cake Pops Supplies
How to Make Easter Cake Pops
- Bake the cake according to the directions on the box and then allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut off all brown on the bottom of the cake.
- Add the remaining cake to a bowl and crumble it. Add the vanilla icing to the cake crumbles and combine together with your fingers. You want it combined until it forms a dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll between your hands forming a ball.
- In a small bowl, add about ¼ cup of candy melts and melt in the microwave 30 seconds at a time.
- Take each cake pop stick or paper straw and dip the tip in the melted candy melts. Immediately slide it halfway into each cake ball.
- Place all of the cake pops in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- While the cake pops are in the freezer, melt the remaining candy melts in the microwave. Once melted, add in Crisco and stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted candy melt mix into a tall skinny glass and remove the cake pops from the freezer.
- One at a time, dip each cake pop into the candy melts. Don’t swirl or tap on the side of the glass.
- Allow the extra candy melts to drip on its own from the cake pop.
- Immediately remove and add sprinkles. Place each cake pop stick in styrofoam (or any other object that will hold them straight up) and allow them to completely harden standing up.
- Allow candy melt coating to harden about 10 minutes before serving.
How do you make cake pops stay together?
The key to making cake pops stay together and not crack is to have enough moisture in the initial dough and then freeze them before dipping.
How to Melt Candy Melts for Cake Pops
To melt candy melts for cake pops, place them in a bowl and melt them 30 seconds at a time in the microwave, stirring between each 30 second period.
How do you package cake pops?
Cake pops can be placed standing up in a container specifically made for them like this one (link) or you can use small food-safe cellophane wrappers and ribbon. If you’re using cellophane wrappers, place the cake pop inside and then secure with a small ribbon around the stick.
What can I use instead of foam for cake pops?
If you don’t have foam, you can use anything that will allow you to poke them through and have them standing up. A great alternative to styrofoam is a colander turned upside down. Poke the cake pop sticks through the holes.
How to Transport Cake Pops
It’s best to transport cake pops once they are completely set and packaged. If you aren’t packaging them, I recommend laying them gently on their side, stacked, in a tight container.
How do you transport cake pops in a car?
I find that transporting cake pops in the car works best if you lay them on their sides in a stack. I use a tall sided container so that they do not roll around.
How do you store cake pops overnight?
Cake pops can be stored at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks when stored properly. I recommend consuming them within the first week for the best texture and taste.
How far in advance can you make cake pops for a party?
You can make cake pops up to one week in advance for a party.
How long can cake pops sit out?
Cake pops can sit out at room temperature for up to one week when stored properly.
Cake Pops FAQ
The coating on cake pops is often made from a combination of candy melts and shortening.
Cake pops are so moist because the baked cake is mixed with frosting.
Cake pops have eggs if the original cake mix calls for it. If the original cake mix does not require egg, the cake pops do not contain egg.
The most popular cake pop flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and funfetti.
Easter Cake Pops
Ingredients
- 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix
- 2 tbsp vanilla icing
- 12 oz Vanilla candy melts
- 1 tsp Crisco
- Sprinkles of choice
- Cake pop sticks or paper straws
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the directions on the box.
- Allow cake to cool completely.
- Cut off all brown on the bottom of the cake.
- Add cake to a bowl and crumble.
- Add vanilla icing to cake crumbles.
- Combine together with your fingers until it forms a dough.
- Using a cake pop scoop or cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll between your hands forming a ball.
- In a small bowl add about 1/4 cup of candy melts and melt in the microwave 30 seconds at a time.
- Take each cake pop stick or paper straw and dip the tip in the melted candy melts.
- Immediately slide it halfway into each cake ball.
- Place all cake pops in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- While cake pops are in the freezer, melt the remaining candy melts in the microwave.
- Once melted, add in Crisco and stir until smooth.
- Pour candy melts into a tall skinny glass.
- Remove cake pops from the freezer.
- One at a time, dip each cake pop into the candy melts. Don't swirl or tap on the side of the glass.
- Allow the extra candy melts to drip on its own from the cake pop.
- Immediately remove and add sprinkles.
- Place cake pop stick in styrofoam and allow to completely harden standing up.
- Allow candy melt coating to harden for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
