Cake Pops Made with Cake Mix – Easy Cake Recipes Everyone Can Master
Making cake pops at home used to feel like a mystery to me. I mean, how do those little spheres of joy stay on a stick and look like they came straight out of a bakery? Turns out, it’s not wizardry—just cake mix, frosting, and a bit of fun. The hardest part? Not eating the batter. Seriously.
What I love most about cake pops is how adaptable they are. You want chocolate? Go for it. Vanilla with rainbow sprinkles? Yes, please. They're the perfect dessert when you want something bite-sized, adorable, and capable of making people smile (including you). Whether you’re prepping for a birthday, holiday, or just need a sweet pick-me-up, these little treats always deliver.
This recipe checks all the boxes: sweet, fast, and ridiculously easy to decorate—even if your idea of “artistic” is sticking on some candy eyes and calling it a day. These cake pops lean into what home baking should be: playful, a bit imperfect, and totally satisfying.
Servings: 30 cake pops
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix (your choice of flavor)
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup of frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Candy melts or chocolate chips for coating
- Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or toppings of your choice
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. Let it cool completely—seriously, don’t rush this or you’ll end up with a sticky mess.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. You want fine crumbs, not big chunks.
- Mix in frosting, a bit at a time, until the texture feels like playdough—moist enough to stick, but not overly gooey.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch wide. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Stick them in the fridge (or freezer if you're impatient) for at least 30 minutes so they firm up.
- Melt your candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions. Dip each lollipop stick into the melted coating before inserting it into the cake ball—this helps it stay put.
- Now, dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, let the excess drip off, and decorate with sprinkles or your favorite toppings.
- Stick them upright in a foam block or a box with holes until the coating hardens.
- Eat one immediately—you earned it.