Delicious 4th of July Cake Pops Recipe That Wow Your Guests
This 4th of July cake pops recipe is a fun and easy treat perfect for summer celebrations.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
- cookie sheet
- Mixing spoon
- Freezer
- - Double boiler or microwave
- Styrofoam block or rice container
Ingredients
For the Cake Balls
- 1 box cake mix choose your favorite flavor
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water adjust according to cake mix instructions
For the Coating
- 12 oz white melting wafers
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
For the Decoration
- 1 container cream cheese frosting store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup patriotic sprinkles
- 20 sticks lollipop sticks for presentation
Instructions
Making the Cake Pops
- Prepare the Cake: Begin by following the directions on the cake mix box. Once baked, allow it to cool completely before crumbling it into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until fully combined and moist.
- Form Cake Balls: Take at least 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on a lined cookie sheet. Continue until you’ve formed all the mixture into balls.
- Chill the Balls: Pop the cookie sheet into the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up the cake balls.
- Melt the Coating: Melt the white melting wafers according to package instructions, then stir in coconut oil or shortening for a smoother consistency.
- Insert Sticks: Poke a lollipop stick into the center of each cake pop, optionally dipping the end in melted chocolate for extra stability.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each cake ball into the melted coating. Before the coating sets, sprinkle on your patriotic sprinkles.
- Let Dry: Stand the cake pops upright in a drying station and let them dry until the coating hardens.
Notes
Work swiftly after dipping to add sprinkles before the chocolate sets for a beautiful presentation.