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Cake Pops

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Warm, bite-sized, and fun to share, these Cake Pops turn a simple vanilla cake into party-perfect treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 and 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
  • 2–3 teaspoons heavy cream or whole milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 24 ounces candy melts (or white chocolate bars, for coating)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients and 1 cup whole milk in alternating batches.
  6. Bake the batter for 30 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake completely at room temperature.
  8. Make the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy and mixing in the rest of the frosting ingredients.
  9. Crumble the cooled cake into the frosting and mix until well combined.
  10. Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and chill.
  11. Melt the candy melts until smooth.
  12. Insert sticks into the chilled cake balls.
  13. Dip the cake balls into the coating, then decorate with sprinkles.
  14. Stand the finished cake pops in a styrofoam block to set.

Notes

Use a small cookie scoop for uniform cake balls. Chill thoroughly before dipping for best results.

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