Celebrate any special occasion with these delightful Birthday Cake Pops! Crafted from homemade cake mixed with cream cheese and dipped in chocolate, these pops are a hit with both kids and adults. Covered in rainbow sprinkles, they’re not only tasty but also visually appealing, adding a pop of color and fun to your party.
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (softened): 4 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Rainbow sprinkles: 1/3 cup
- Cream cheese (softened): 6 oz
- Almond bark or white chocolate candy melts: 12 oz
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined. Stir in sprinkles.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Form the cake pops: Crumble the cake, mix with cream cheese, and roll into balls. Freeze briefly.
- Dip and decorate: Dip the balls in melted almond bark and decorate with sprinkles.
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes + cooling and setting Yield: 15 pops Category: Dessert Method: Baking and dipping Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian
Tips:
- Freeze the cake balls before dipping to ensure they hold together.
- Store finished cake pops in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese, lasting 4-5 days.
FAQs:
- Can I use regular chocolate instead of almond bark? Yes, but ensure it is properly tempered to get a smooth finish.
- How long should I freeze the cake balls? Just long enough to firm up, about 20-30 minutes.
- Can I make these cake pops vegan? Yes, substitute vegan butter, plant-based milk, and a vegan cream cheese alternative.
Conclusion: Birthday Cake Pops are the perfect sweet treat for any celebration. Easy to make and infinitely customizable, they offer a fun and festive way to enjoy cake without the need for plates or forks. Their eye-catching appearance and delicious taste will surely make your next party a memorable one. Enjoy crafting these adorable and tasty creations!