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Cake Pops

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These cake pops are a fun, portable twist on classic cake and frosting, perfect for parties or everyday sweet treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 and 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
  • 2–3 teaspoons heavy cream or whole milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 24 ounces candy melts or white chocolate bars (for coating)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Bake for 30 to 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake completely in the pan or on a wire rack.
  8. Make the frosting by beating 7 tablespoons softened butter, then adding 1 and 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 to 3 teaspoons heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  9. Combine the cooled cake crumbled into the frosting and mix until combined.
  10. Form into 1-inch balls and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  11. Insert a lollipop stick into each chilled ball after dipping it in melted candy melts.
  12. Coat each ball completely with melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
  13. Set the finished pops upright to harden.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing. Store cake pops upright in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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