Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delightful Homemade Chocolate Cake Pops! Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a fun baking project with the kids, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit.
Made with moist chocolate cake crumbled and mixed with creamy frosting, then dipped in melted chocolate and decorated to perfection, these cake pops are as adorable as they are delicious.
Follow along to learn how to make your own batch of these irresistible treats right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot water
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Assembling and Decorating:
- 12 oz chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips
- Cake pop sticks
- Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or other decorations
Instructions
Bake the Chocolate Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed until smooth.
Stir in the hot water until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Prepare the Cake Pops:
Crumble the cooled chocolate cake into a large mixing bowl.
Add about 3/4 cup of the frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined.
The mixture should hold together when squeezed but not be too wet.
If necessary, add more frosting a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Shape and Chill:
Roll the cake mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
