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Vanilla Cake Pops

Vanilla Cake Pops

Delight in these Vanilla Cake Pops, a fun and portable dessert perfect for all occasions.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 18 pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
Frosting Mix
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ⅔ cup icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 275 g pure white chocolate approximately 10 oz
  • ⅛ teaspoon coconut oil
  • 18-20 unit lollipop sticks
  • assorted sprinkles

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking and Assembling
  1. Prepare the cake batter by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely.
  7. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix in icing sugar, softened unsalted butter, additional whole milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is moist and can hold its shape.
  8. Form the mixture into small balls and insert lollipop sticks into each ball.
  9. Freeze the cake pops for about 30 minutes until firm.
  10. Melt the pure white chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler.
  11. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then garnish with assorted sprinkles.
  12. Allow the coated cake pops to set on a parchment-lined tray.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize the flavor profile with different extracts or additional ingredients like mini chocolate chips.

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