Description

These vibrant Fourth of July Cake Pops are the perfect festive treat for your summer celebrations! Ideal for picnics and BBQs, these portable dessert bites are easy to make using a box cake mix. With a delightful combination of vanilla frosting and colorful chocolate coating, they are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. In under an hour, you can create these customizable pops that kids will love to help decorate. Whether served as individual treats or showcased on a dessert table, these cake pops are sure to impress your guests and elevate your holiday festivities!

Ingredients

Scale

1 package white cake mix (plus ingredients on the box)
1/2 cup vanilla frosting
12 ounces white chocolate chips
6 ounces red candy melts
6 ounces blue candy melts
Red and blue gel food coloring
1/4 cup shortening

Instructions

Bake the cake according to package directions in a 9 x 13 pan and let it cool completely.
Crumble the cooled cake into two bowls. Mix one bowl with blue food coloring and frosting; mix the other with red food coloring and frosting.
Roll each mixture into walnut-sized balls and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth.
Dip lollipop sticks in melted chocolate before inserting them halfway into each chilled cake ball.
Coat each pop in melted chocolate, tapping off excess, then place them upright to dry.
Drizzle melted red and blue candy melts over the pops for decoration.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor and appearance. Chill your cake balls thoroughly before dipping to maintain their shape. Experiment with different colors and toppings to customize your pops.