Easiest Cake Pop Recipe (No Bake)
If you're looking for a fun and easy dessert that doesn't require any baking, these no-bake cake pops are the answer. Made with simple ingredients and customizable to your taste, this cake pop recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you're making them for a birthday party, a holiday treat, or just because, these cake pops are sure to impress.
- 2 cups crumbled leftover cake (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips (or candy melts)
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips (or candy melts)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional, for thinning the chocolate)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 24 Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for a chocolatey twist)
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (for a crunchy coating)
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Toothpicks or forks (for handling cake pops during coating)
- Prepare the Cake Pop Mixture:
Combine Cake and Frosting: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of crumbled leftover cake with 1/2 cup vanilla frosting. Mix well until the texture is smooth and can hold its shape when pressed together.
Form the Cake Balls: Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1-2 tablespoons each. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once all the balls are formed, insert a lollipop stick or wooden skewer into each one. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate:
Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 oz of white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (if using) in 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth.
Melt Dark Chocolate: In another microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 oz of dark chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (if using) in 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth.
- Coat the Cake Pops:
Dip and Decorate: Remove the cake pops from the fridge. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Add Sprinkles: Immediately after coating, sprinkle the cake pop with rainbow sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. Place the cake pop back on the parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Repeat with the remaining cake pops.
- Set and Enjoy:
Chill Again: Once all cake pops are coated and decorated, place them in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate has completely hardened.
Serve: Try this delicious homemade cake pop recipe today! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use a small cookie scoop to ensure uniform cake pop sizes.
- If the chocolate coating is too thick, you can add more coconut oil to thin it out.
- For a smoother finish, tap the stick gently on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate after dipping.
- If you don’t have lollipop sticks, you can use toothpicks for smaller cake pops.
- Freeze the cake balls for 15 minutes before dipping if you’re short on time.
Have Fun Baking!