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These St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops are the perfect festive treat! Made with moist cake, creamy frosting, and a sweet candy coating, they’re decorated in shamrocks, gold sprinkles, and green drizzles to bring all the lucky vibes to your celebration. Whether you’re hosting a party, contributing to a bake sale or just want a fun baking project, these cake pops will be a hit!
👉 Ingredients
For the Cake Pops
- 1 baked cake (vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti)
- ½ cup buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- 12 oz white chocolate or green candy melts
- 12 oz dark or milk chocolate (optional for variety)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (to thin chocolate, if needed)
For Decoration
- Green and white candy melts (for drizzling)
- Green and gold sprinkles
- Edible glitter or sanding sugar
- Shamrock-shaped sugar decorations
- Cake pop sticks or striped paper straws
👉 How to Make It
1️⃣ Make the Cake Ball Mixture
- Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add frosting a little at a time and mix until it forms a dough-like consistency.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 15-20 minutes until firm but not frozen.
2️⃣ Coat the Cake Pops
- Melt white and dark chocolate or candy melts in separate bowls.
- If too thick, add coconut oil or shortening to thin it out.
- Dip the tip of a cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert into a cake ball.
- Dip the entire cake pop into the chocolate, letting excess drip off.
- Place upright in a foam block or on parchment paper to set.
3️⃣ Decorate
- Drizzle with green and white candy melts for a festive look.
- Sprinkle with gold beads or sanding sugar while still wet.
- Press on shamrock decorations or edible glitter.
- Let cake pops set completely before serving.
FAQ & Troubleshooting
1. How do I store cake pops?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
2. How do I keep cake pops from falling off the stick?
✔️ Chill cake balls before dipping
✔️ Dip the stick in melted chocolate first
✔️ Don’t make them too heavy
3. Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can freeze uncoated cake balls for up to 3 months, then dip and decorate when ready.
4. Why is my chocolate coating cracking?
If the cake pops are too cold, they can cause the chocolate to crack as it sets. Let them sit at room temp for a few minutes before dipping.
These St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops are fun, festive, and full of lucky charm! 🍀🎉 Try them out and let me know how they turn out!
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