Imagine biting into a bite-sized explosion of birthday cake goodness that's not just delicious, but also incredibly cute and fun! These Birthday Cake Cake Pops are the ultimate party treat that will have both kids and adults begging for more. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or when you simply want to add a touch of sweet magic to your day, these adorable cake pops are easier to make than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients and some creative flair, you'll transform an ordinary cake into Instagram-worthy dessert bites that are guaranteed to steal the show!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cake pops
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frosting
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl using your hands or a food processor.
- Add the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until the mixture is moist and can be easily rolled into balls.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the cake mixture and roll into 1-inch diameter balls.
- Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Insert cake pop sticks into the chilled cake balls, dipping the tip of each stick into melted chocolate first to help them adhere.
- Carefully dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, gently tapping off excess and rotating to coat evenly.
- Immediately decorate with sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Stand cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set completely.
- Refrigerate cake pops for 10-15 minutes to help the chocolate coating harden.
- Serve and enjoy your festive birthday cake cake pops!
Tips
- Make sure your cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent a mushy texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cake balls to ensure consistent cooking and appearance.
- Chill the cake balls before dipping in chocolate to help them maintain their shape.
- Melt chocolate in short intervals and stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Work quickly when adding sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- If the cake mixture is too dry, add a bit more frosting; if too wet, add more cake crumbs.
- Use a styrofoam block or a specially designed cake pop stand to help them set perfectly.
- Store cake pops in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- For best texture, let cake pops sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Experiment with different cake flavors and coating colors to create your own unique variations!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg
