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Homemade Valentine cake pops with cake mix arranged in a glass jar filled with sprinkles.

Valentine cake pops

Abi Guna
Valentine Cake Pops—our go-to treat for Valentine’s Day! Made with crumbled cake, cream cheese frosting, and coated in smooth white chocolate, these festive pops are topped with adorable sprinkles for the perfect mix of fun and flavor!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 Cake Pops
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Hand Mixer
  • Lollipop sticks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 13.25 oz box super moist yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker)
  • 3 medium eggs at room temperature
  • cup unflavored oil such as vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup cream cheese frosting (such as Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy)
  • 12 oz vanilla almond bark or substitute white chocolate or candy melts
  • 30 Cake pop sticks
  • Valentine's Day sprinkles for decorating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend everything together until the cake batter is smooth and well-combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely. After cooling, trim off the brown edges of the cake to create a clean surface.
  • Break the cake into 4-5 large pieces and crumble them into fine crumbs in a bowl.
  • Add the cream cheese frosting to the crumbled cake in the bowl. Mix it well until the frosting is evenly distributed.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, take a portion of the cake mixture about the size of a golf ball and roll it into a smooth ball.
  • Place the formed cake balls on a plate. Refrigerate them for about 10 minutes to help them firm up.
  • Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or almond bark in short intervals (20-30 seconds), stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
  • Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it halfway into each cake pop to help it stay in place. Return the cake pops to the plate and refrigerate again for 10 minutes to set the sticks. (Don’t skip this step)
  • After the cake pops have chilled, dip each one into the melted white chocolate or almond bark until completely coated. Gently tap the stick to remove any excess chocolate and ensure an even coating.
  • Decorate the cake pops with valentine's day sprinkles immediately after coating. Once decorated, place the cake pops vertically, sticking the end of the stick into a foam block or a similar surface to keep them upright.
  • Allow the cake pops to come to room temperature and let the chocolate coating fully set. Once set, enjoy these delicious Valentine cake pops!

Notes

  • Trim off the brown edges of the cake after baking and discard them for a smoother texture in your cake pops.
  • If the chocolate or candy coating is too thick, add a small amount of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out for a smooth, even coating.
  • Work in batches by keeping some cake balls chilled while coating others to prevent them from softening and losing their shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cake popCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 21.5gProtein: 2.6gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 18.7gCalcium: 64mg
Keyword Cake Mix, Cake Pops, easy desserts, Valentine's day dessert
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