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how to make icing for cake pops

Homemade Cake Pops with Icing

Learn how to make icing for cake pops with a delicious buttercream frosting, coated in candy melts and adorned with sprinkles. It’s fun and easy to make!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 40
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 206
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 2/3 cups (209g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 7 tablespoons (99g) unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream or whole milk (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 24 ounces (678g) candy melts (for coating)
  • Sprinkles (for decorating)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat to combine.
  3. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-36 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. While the cake cools, beat 7 tablespoons of butter on medium speed until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
  5. Crumble the cooled cake into the frosting and mix well until fully combined. Roll into 40 balls, place on lined baking sheet, and refrigerate.
  6. Melt candy melts according to package instructions. Dip the end of each cake pop stick into the melted candy and insert into each cake ball.
  7. Dip pops into melted candy until fully coated, then gently tap off excess candy. Decorate with sprinkles before the coating sets.
  8. Let them cool completely on a drying rack. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

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