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Vanilla Cake Pops

Delicious Vanilla Cake Pops Recipe for Any Celebration

These delightful Vanilla Cake Pops are perfect for any celebration, combining simple ingredients with a fun, bite-sized treat.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 18 pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
  • 275 g pure white chocolate approximately 10 oz
  • 1/8 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 18-20 pieces lollipop sticks
  • assorted sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 6-inch cake pan
  • parchment paper
  • measuring cups
  • Lollipop Sticks
  • refrigerator
  • wire rack
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Cake pop stand or styrofoam block

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a round 6-inch cake pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer for approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, and continue to beat until fully mixed together.
  5. Slowly add one third of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Alternate with half of the milk, continuing to add and alternate flour mixture and milk, and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and stir until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the cake pan for 30 minutes, then remove from the pan and place on a wire rack until completely cooled.
Frosting and Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat butter for the frosting until smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
  2. Add icing sugar, milk, and vanilla for the frosting, and continue to beat until smooth.
  3. Crumble the cooled cake and place it into the bowl of frosting. Beat together until combined and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
  4. The mixture should have a play-doh like consistency.
Forming Cake Pops
  1. Take a tablespoon of the cake mixture and roll it into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
  2. Place the tray into the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Coating Cake Pops
  1. Melt the white chocolate with coconut oil in a tall, narrow cup or measuring cup.
  2. Dip ¼-inch of a cake pop stick into the chocolate, then insert it halfway into the cake ball.
  3. Completely dip the cake ball into the chocolate and lightly tap off any excess. Add some sprinkles on top.
  4. Place upright into a cake pop stand or a styrofoam block.
  5. Repeat with all cake balls.
  6. Place cake pops in the refrigerator and allow coating to set completely, approximately one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize these cake pops with different extracts or fillings for a unique twist!

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