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Strawberry Cake Pops Recipe

Strawberry Cake Pops Recipe

Strawberry Cake Pops are a fun, festive Valentine’s Day dessert made with strawberry cake, frosting, and a smooth vanilla chocolate coating.
They’re easy to make ahead, perfect for gifting, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to bring smiles wherever they go.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 22
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package strawberry cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons canned white vanilla, or cream cheese frosting
  • 20 ounces vanilla melting chocolate or almond bark
  • Pink or red food coloring gel
  • Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Prepare the strawberry cake mix with water, oil, and eggs. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions. Let the cake cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl using a fork until fine crumbs form. Add the frosting and mix with your hands or a mixer until the mixture comes together and can be shaped.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Melt a small amount of almond bark. Dip the ends of the cake pop sticks into the melted chocolate, then insert them into the cake balls. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Melt the remaining almond bark and divide into two bowls. Tint one bowl with pink food coloring. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, tapping gently to remove excess. Add sprinkles immediately before the coating sets.
  5. Place upright in a foam block, egg carton, or jar and allow the chocolate to fully harden. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

These strawberry cake pops are sweet, fun, and just the right amount of effort.
They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day because they show love without stress, and they don’t need to be perfect to be enjoyed.
If one looks a little wonky, congrats. You’re doing it right.