Chocolate cake pops are a fun, portable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake with the convenience of a lollipop.

Coated in chocolate and adorned with colorful sprinkles, these treats are perfect for parties, celebrations, or as a delightful snack.

Making your own cake pops at home allows for customization and is a great activity to involve kids in the kitchen.

Follow this recipe to create delectable chocolate cake pops that are sure to impress and delight everyone!

Prep Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes + cooling and chilling time
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes + cooling and chilling time
Yield: 24–30 cake pops 1x

Ingredients

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For the cake:

1 box chocolate cake mix (plus required ingredients listed on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs)

For the cake pop mixture:

1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)

For coating and decorating:

16 oz melting chocolate or chocolate candy coating
Sprinkles of your choice
Cake pop sticks or skewers

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Instructions

Bake the Cake (25-30 minutes + cooling): Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into a 9×13 inch pan and bake as directed. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
Crumble the Cake (10 minutes): Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor in a large bowl.
Mix with Frosting (5 minutes): Add the chocolate frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix until the frosting is thoroughly incorporated, and the mixture can hold a ball shape.
Form Cake Balls (15 minutes): Roll the cake mixture into balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill (1-2 hours): Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
Prepare Chocolate Coating (5 minutes): Melt the chocolate or candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
Assemble Cake Pops (20 minutes): Insert a cake pop stick into each chilled cake ball. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Tap off any excess chocolate.
Decorate (5 minutes): Before the chocolate coating sets, sprinkle the cake pops with your choice of sprinkles. Place them upright in a cake pop stand or styrofoam block to set.
Set and Serve (30 minutes): Allow the cake pops to set completely, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for faster setting.
Enjoy: Once set, your chocolate cake pops are ready to be enjoyed. They can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Chocolate cake pops are a delightful treat that combines the indulgence of chocolate cake with the fun of sprinkles and the ease of a lollipop.

Remember, the key to perfect cake pops is chilling the cake balls before dipping them in chocolate, ensuring they stay on the stick.

Enjoy the process of making these sweet treats and the joy of sharing them with friends and family!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.