Delicious Cake Pops Recipe From Failed Cake
Transform leftover or failed cake into delicious, easy-to-make cake pops coated in chocolate. A perfect snack or party treat that saves food and delights all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 15-20 cake pops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (about 375 grams) crumbled failed cake (any flavor: chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, etc.)
- ½ cup (120 grams) frosting (buttercream, cream cheese, or store-bought)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) melting chocolate or candy melts (dark, milk, or white chocolate)
- Sprinkles or decorations (optional: colored sugar, chopped nuts, shredded coconut)
- 15–20 wooden lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Crumb the cake into fine, even crumbs (about 3 cups or 375 grams).
- Add ½ cup (120 grams) frosting to the crumbs and fold gently until a sticky, dough-like mixture forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1 to 1½-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt 12 ounces (340 grams) of chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, heating in short bursts and stirring until smooth.
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick about ½ inch into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into a chilled cake ball to secure.
- Dip each cake pop fully into the melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place on parchment-lined tray or cooling rack.
- Before the chocolate sets, add sprinkles or decorations if desired.
- Refrigerate the cake pops for 15-20 minutes until the coating is firm and shiny.
Notes
If chocolate is too thick for dipping, stir in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to thin. Chill cake balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent melting or falling apart. Use frosting sparingly to avoid greasy pops. Wooden skewers can substitute for lollipop sticks but watch for splinters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (about 1½
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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