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5-ingredient chocolate cake pops

5-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Pops: A Viral Family Secret


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins (includes cooling and freezing)
  • Yield: 24 cake pops 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy 5-ingredient chocolate cake pops that are perfect for any occasion. No baking required—just mix, shape, and enjoy.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting
  • 2 cups chocolate candy melts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Bake the chocolate cake as per the box instructions and let it cool.
  2. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the chocolate frosting until fully combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Insert lollipop sticks into each ball and freeze for 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the chocolate candy melts with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  7. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess.
  8. Let them set on parchment paper or a foam block.

Notes

  • Use a food processor for finer cake crumbs.
  • Freeze cake pops before dipping to prevent crumbling.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake pop
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: easy chocolate cake pops, no-bake dessert, 5-ingredient recipe