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Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Cake Pops featuring a moist cocoa-infused cake combined with a creamy chocolate frosting, dipped in melted chocolate and optionally decorated with sprinkles or cookie crumbs. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a fun homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup natural cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk (room temperature preferred)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup very hot water (must be steaming hot!)

Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup natural cocoa powder
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream

Decoration

  • 15 oz chocolate or white chocolate melting wafers or almond bark
  • Sprinkles or Oreo cookie crumbs for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake Batter. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Add the melted butter and mix well.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients. Stir in the egg and egg yolk thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Using a mixer on low speed, add vanilla extract followed by the buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  3. Incorporate Hot Water. Gradually add the very hot water while stirring continuously until the batter is smooth and thin. This consistency is expected for this cake.
  4. Bake the Cake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes at 350°F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Frosting. In a clean bowl, beat the softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar followed by cocoa powder, mixing until fully combined. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and then beat on medium-high speed for 30 seconds to achieve a smooth, creamy frosting.
  6. Crumble the Cake. Once cooled, crumble the cake into pebble-sized pieces in a large bowl without mashing it.
  7. Combine Cake and Frosting. Add the frosting to the crumbled cake and mix on low speed until mostly combined. The mixture should be smooth and hold together when pinched between your fingers.
  8. Form Cake Balls. Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, portion the mixture and roll each into a smooth ball. Place on a wax-paper lined baking sheet, ensuring cake pops do not touch. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  9. Melt Chocolate. While chilling, melt the chocolate or melting wafers according to package instructions, using a cup or mug for easy dipping. Prepare any sprinkles or decorations.
  10. Prepare Sticks and Holders. Flip two cardboard egg cartons upside down and use a skewer to pierce holes in the center of the cups to hold the cake pop sticks snugly.
  11. Assemble Cake Pops. Remove cake balls from the freezer. Dip one end of a cake pop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into a cake ball. This helps secure the stick.
  12. Dip Cake Pops. Turn the cake pop upside down and dip it gently into the melted chocolate, covering all sides. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then insert the stick into the prepared holder. Immediately add sprinkles or cookie crumbs if desired.
  13. Set and Serve. Repeat dipping for all cake pops. Let the chocolate harden completely before removing from holders and enjoying. Store cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.

Notes

  • Ensure the hot water is very hot to help thin the cake batter properly.
  • Do not mash the cake when crumbling; keep pieces as small pebble-sized crumbs.
  • Chilling cake balls before dipping helps maintain shape and makes dipping easier.
  • Use good quality melting wafers or chocolate for better coating and taste.
  • Store cake pops in a cool, dry place to prevent the chocolate coating from melting.

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