Got leftover birthday cake or a cake that turned out a bit dry? No problem! This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to easily turn any cake into delicious cake pops. Fun for kids to help make, but the best part is enjoying them as a sweet treat!
Ingredients:
- 1 leftover dry cake or 1 box cake mix
- 1 can of icing
- 1 package of candy melts
- 1 package of candy sticks
- Foam board (to hold cake pops while drying)
- Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake: If you don’t have leftover cake, bake a cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Make cake crumbs: Use a food processor to pulse the cake into fine crumbs, or crumble the cake by hand until it reaches a breadcrumb consistency.
- Mix with icing: In a large bowl, combine the cake crumbs with icing (start with about ¾ of the jar). Mix well until the texture resembles dough—smooth and moist, but not too sticky. If it’s too sticky, add more cake crumbs; if it’s too dry, add more icing.
- Form cake balls: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them on wax or parchment paper.
- Chill: Place the cake balls in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up.
- Melt candy coating: Melt the candy melts in the microwave according to the package instructions, using a low heat setting and stirring frequently. If the candy melts become too thick, you can add a bit of shortening to thin them out.
- Insert sticks: Dip the end of each candy stick into the melted candy, then insert it halfway into each cake ball. Allow the coating to harden before proceeding to the next step.
- Dip and decorate: Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, letting the excess drip off. Before the coating dries, add sprinkles or other decorations.
- Dry and enjoy: Place the finished cake pops in a foam board to dry, keeping them round and evenly coated. Once dry, they’re ready to enjoy!
These cake pops are perfect for parties, or as a fun and tasty way to repurpose any leftover cake. Enjoy!