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Easter Cake Pops Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cake pops 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightfully festive Easter Cake Pops shaped like eggs, coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with sprinkles and candy. A fun and creative treat perfect for Easter celebrations or any springtime party, combining moist cake crumbs mixed with frosting, dipped in smooth candy coating, and embellished with decorative touches.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Mixture

  • 1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup prepared frosting of your choice

Assembly

  • 24 lollipop sticks

Coating & Decoration

  • 1.5 pounds candy coating disks (color(s) of your choice)
  • Optional toppings: sprinkles, colored sugar, assorted candies

Instructions

  1. Crumble the cake: Break the baked cake into pieces and crumble into the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl, ensuring the crumbs are coarse with no large chunks left.
  2. Add the frosting: Mix 1/4 cup of prepared frosting with the cake crumbs on medium speed until incorporated. Test by rolling a small amount into a ball; if crumbly, add more frosting a tablespoon at a time until moist enough to hold shape.
  3. Shape the cake into eggs: Use two heaping tablespoons of the cake mixture, squeeze and roll into a smooth ball, then shape into an egg by tapering one end and flattening the bottom so it will stand. Place on a plate or baking dish, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt the candy wafers: Pour candy wafers into a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each until smooth and melted. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
  5. Coat the cake pops: Dip one end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating and insert into the base of a cake egg. Spoon candy coating over the cake pop while turning to cover all sides evenly. Tap the stick gently to remove excess coating and create a smooth surface. Add sprinkles if desired while wet. Stand the pops upright in a foam block or cake pop stand to set. Repeat for all cake pops.
  6. Add decorations: Once coated, decorate by piping melted candy wafers in different colors for stripes, dots, or zigzags, adding sprinkles while wet. Use a pastry brush to apply shimmer dust once set, pipe small frosting dots to affix larger decorations, and optionally tie ribbons to sticks for a finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use a digital scale to weigh cake egg portions between 1.25 and 1.5 ounces for uniform size.
  • Work quickly when coating and decorating, as candy coating sets fast.
  • Do not overheat candy coatings in the microwave to prevent seizing.
  • Store finished cake pops in the refrigerator to maintain firmness.
  • Customize colors and decorations to match any Easter or spring theme.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Easter cake pops, cake balls, candy coated cake pops, holiday dessert, spring treats, cake on a stick, festive desserts

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