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Customizable Cake Pops (Pink, Rainbow, or Holiday-Ready!)

These easy DIY cake pops are perfect for any celebration—birthdays, baby showers, holidays, or just because! Customize the colors, decorations, and themes to match your vibe. No fancy tools needed.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cake pops
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baked and cooled 9×13 inch yellow or vanilla cake boxed or homemade
  • 1 cup vanilla frosting
  • 12 oz candy melts any color
  • 24 cake pop sticks
  • Sanding sugar or sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Cake pop sticks
  • Optional: cookie scoop, foam block

Method
 

  1. Crumble the cake. Break the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in the frosting. Add frosting and mix until the texture feels like thick dough.
  3. Roll into balls. Scoop and roll into 24 balls (about 2 inches each). Chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  4. Insert sticks. Melt ¼ cup of candy melts. Dip one end of each stick ½ inch into the candy, then insert into the center of each cake ball. Chill again for 20 minutes.
  5. Dip and decorate. Melt remaining candy melts. Dip each cake pop and gently tap off the excess. Add sprinkles or sanding sugar immediately, if using.
  6. Let them set. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until the coating is completely set.

Notes

  • For best results, let the candy melts cool slightly before dipping to avoid cracks.
  • Use a foam block to dry upright for a neat finish.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Estimated Calories:

120 per cake pop
An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy not guaranteed.