4th of July Cake Pops
4th of July Cake Pops are the ultimate festive treat to celebrate Independence Day! These colorful, bite-sized delights combine moist cake and creamy frosting, all coated in vibrant red, white, and blue candy melts. Perfect for summer gatherings, they are fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat. With customizable flavors and toppings, these cake pops will be the star of your holiday festivities!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box cake mix (vanilla or red velvet)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup frosting (cream cheese or vanilla)
- 2 cups candy melts (red, white, and blue)
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- Bake cake according to package instructions until a toothpick comes out clean (25-30 minutes). Allow to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Mix in frosting until well combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions.
- Dip lollipop sticks in melted candy before inserting them into each ball. Coat the balls in melted candy and add sprinkles while wet.
- Place pops back on parchment paper to set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different cake flavors or frostings for unique combinations. - Store cake pops in an airtight container for freshness up to one week.