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how to make the icing for cake pops

Homemade Cake Pops with Icing

Learn how to make the icing for cake pops, yielding delightful bites dipped in smooth chocolate. This comprehensive guide makes it easy to create delicious cake pops at home.
Prep Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 24
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 121

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 cups crumbled cake (any flavor)
  • ⅓ cup frosting
  • 10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • sprinkles (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, crumble your cake into tiny pieces. If using a boxed cake, make it as per package directions and allow to cool completely before crumbling.
  2. Add your frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix the frosting into the cake until the mixture is uniform and can easily hold together when rolled into balls.
  3. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to firm them up.
  4. Melt white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  5. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into the center of each cake ball.
  6. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirled to cover, and then gently tap to remove excess. Decorate with sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
  7. Place completed cake pops in a styrofoam block or a glass filled with rice to stand upright, allowing the coating to set.

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.