How to Make Cake Pops with Cake Mix

Funfetti Cake Pops

Well, well, well…if you’re ready to embark on a sweet and hilarious journey, let’s talk about cake pops! First things first, forget about baking a 1/2 sheet cake, who has time for that? We’re gonna make bite-sized cake balls on a stick – that’s right, cake on a stick, because everything is more fun on a stick!

So, let’s talk about this cake mix hack! Grab your favorite yellow, white or chocolate box (or bake from scratch if you’re feeling fancy). Crumble it up into tiny bits, and mix it with frosting. Yes, frosting, the magical ingredient that holds everything together and makes it taste like a heavenly dream. And don’t be shy, add as much as you want, it’s not called a “cake pop” for nothing, it’s supposed to be POPpin’ with flavor!

Ok so this isn’t the only brand out there. Want me to be completely honest? I buy what is on sale unless I need a particular flavor and there isn’t a choice. Duncan Hines has a great product as well, packages with pudding already included inside are my favorite because of how moist it is when done.

How to Make Cake Pops with Betty Crocker Cake Mix

1. Preheat oven according to store bought cake mix directions, make homemade, or buy a white chocolate one from a bakery already baked and cooled.
2. Bake cake according to package directions.
3. Let cake cool completely.
4. Crumble the whole thing and dump cake crumbs into a large bowl.
5. Add the frosting and mix until well combined.
   • could add mini chocolate chips into the mix for texture and goodness
   • add sprinkles for confetti cake pops if you aren’t using a funfetti box
6. Use a cookie scoop to form the cake mixture into 1-inch balls.
7. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes.
9. Melt the candy melts or melt chocolate chips in microwave until smooth
10. Insert a toothpick into each cake ball.
11. Dip the cake balls in the melted candy melts.
12. Allow the excess candy melts to drip off.
13. Decorate them with sprinkles, if desired.
14. Place the cake pops upside down on a piece of parchment paper on baking sheet or in a cake pop stand. Let the candy melts set completely before serving.

I mean there are tons of ways you can really dress these babies up for your occasion. They make great baby shower cake pops using pink and or blue candy melts with an edible decoration on the outside.

Ingredients

• 1 box cake mix 15 oz
• 1 tub frosting
• 16 oz candy melts

How to Make Chocolate Cake Pops with Cake Mix

You just use Devil’s Food flavor with the instructions below. You can even write funny messages on the outside if you dip in white chocolate, dry and you use edible markers or icing. Write funny messages on your cake pops with toothpicks with a sticker on the top to scribble on. You could write things like “yum,” “oops,” or “oops, I did it again.”

What is the trick to making cake pops?

• For a smoother texture, you can pulse the cake in a food processor before adding the frosting.
• If the cake mixture is too dry, add a little more frosting.
• If the cake mixture is too wet, add a little more cake.
• You can use any type of frosting or candy melts.

You can get creative with your cake pop decorations. Use different colors of candy melts, sprinkles, or even edible glitter. Cake pops can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

How do you decorate cake pops cute?

Now comes the fun part, how to make copycat Starbucks style? Dip them in melted chocolate or candy melts, and go wild with sprinkles, candy, nuts, or whatever tickles your fancy. This is the time to unleash your inner artist and create a masterpiece. If you want to make any of the “characters” they offer at Starbucks like the pig etc… you just need edible candy eyes. You can grab those in the cake aisle with all the other decorations or online.

1. Funny caces can be made right on top of the hardened chocolate using edible markers. You could make them look like silly monsters, aliens, or even caricatures of your friends or family members.
2. Sprinkles and glitter can add some sparkle to your cake pops by rolling them in edible glitter or sprinkles. You could also use candy melts in different colors to create a rainbow effect.
3. Mini hats and accessories gives your cake pops some personality by adding mini hats, bow ties, or other accessories. Use fondant or candy melts to create these little decorations, and attach them to the cake pops using toothpicks or a bit of melted chocolate.

Easy Cake Pop Recipe with Cake Mix

Whether you start with a homemade creation, make our Cake Mix with Pudding and Sour Cream, or a store bought sheet cake you would follow the same steps mentioned below. Of course if it is already baked you will save time for sure, but it won’t be as fresh. If you made a homemade cake it would work the same way as explained below.

How many cake pops can you make with one box of cake mix?

That depends on how large you make them but about 35 or so is typical. You want a golf ball size for each one you can form with your palm into a circle to shape around the stick.

If making for a party a simple piece of colored styrofoam can be a fun way to display these. Poke them in and put in the middle of each table!