Cake pops are small, round balls of cake that are glazed and served on a stick! They are an adorable, handheld twist on delicious cake, and there are loads of cake pop recipes here to choose from. These cake pop recipes make great finger food desserts at parties, showers, and Easter brunch.
But bakers have taken cake pops to another level, making them out of almost any kind of cake or dessert. My first “cake pop” came to be because I had overbaked a rum cake. It turns out that rum balls are made of baked cake “crumbs” mashed and rolled up, and then you add a lot more rum and then more rum glaze.
We ate way too many highly boozy rum balls that year. No stick necessary—they went from the fridge to our faces. A pop stick would have just slowed us down.
You can make cake pops without the sticks: Some home chefs are using tiny forks, paper straws, a couple of toothpicks, or none at all. You can use paper muffin or candy holders, too. I made the #10: Ice Cream Cone Cake Balls that sit in mini cake cones (#10). I love the look so much.
Originally, without the sticks these tiny round desserts are just “cake balls” but who are we to judge. Some cake pops are made of rolled-up cake crumbs and some are baked fresh in a cake pop maker like this one (bake, stab, glaze and go). My favorite is our own recipe for Snowman Cake Pops at the very bottom.
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We had to include a vanilla cake pop recipe on this list, but we still wanted it to be special, so this is a Mexican Vanilla Cake Pop recipe that you’ll fall head over heels for. You can decorate these vanilla cake pops any way you want, so feel free to be creative with your design.
If you’re like us, a whole piece of decadent red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting can be a bit overwhelming. For a lighter, poppable version of red velvet cake, check out this easy cake pop recipe that will be a hit at any holiday party or gathering.
There are few things better than fresh cinnamon rolls in the morning, but this Cinnamon Roll Cake Pop recipe comes pretty close. To save time and get these in your tummy as fast as possible, you can use premade cinnamon roll dough from Pillsbury or elsewhere. You can make these a fun breakfast treat for a family on the run in the mornings, or it can be a creative snack at a birthday party.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating Black Forest cake, you’ll need to try out these Black Forest Cake Pops inspired by the German dessert. The Black Forest is a chocolate cake with cherries and whipped cream for sweet relief from the richness of the chocolate.
These cherry-filled cake pops are perfect for any occasion or as a treat to have around the house when you need something sweet to elevate your mood.
A treat you can serve as breakfast and dessert, these Lemon Poppyseed Cake Pops combine this classic and beloved flavor combination with a modern and innovative dessert form. If you prefer light, fresh flavors and fluffy cakes, these are likely the perfect cake pop for you.
The airy cake is doused in a subtle coconut cream glaze to add more intrigue to the flavor combination and may have your friends playing a flavor guessing game as they enjoy them.
Ooo, I do love a nice cinnamon-y slice of coffee cake! This recipe uses an easy Krusteaz box mix (their gluten-free version is just as good as their wheat-flour kind, I think, so that’s an option too). Basically four ingredients plus what’s called for on the cake mix box! So easy!
Everyone loved strawberry shortcakes as a kid, and probably not much has changed as an adult, so indulge your inner child with these scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Pops.
These are ideal for a sunny afternoon at the park or a summer-time party to put everyone in a good mood.
In need of a tropical escape? How about this fun cake pop recipe that features some interesting flavors but ends in a moist and fluffy cake pop that sends you straight to the Caribbean. Don’t discount this cake pop recipe because it will blow you away.
My suggestion for adding flaked coconut to small things like this is to pulse the flaked coconut once or twice in a food processor so that they aren’t giant, chewy pieces. You’ll get the flavor and “snowy” appearance when you reduce the coconut before finishing the cake pop.
Salted caramel is such a beautiful balance between sugar and salt, so if you’re like us, you’re already drooling for this fun cake pop recipe.
A Salted Caramel Cake Pop pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning or a glass of wine on a Friday night.
The best part about this Ice Cream Cone Cake Pop recipe is that you can use any kind of cake that you want!
All that matters when following this recipe is to make the cake pops look just like fresh-scooped ice cream on a cone. Get the mini ice cream cone bases here if you can’t find them locally.
I used her recipe to make some of my own and they came out great! A little bit of work, but they were a huge hit! Pro Tip: Don’t try to move a plate of these standing on their flat cone ends or they’ll go flying. Ask me how I know lol.
This easy cake pop recipe speaks for itself, as everyone is familiar with the classic pairing of chocolate cookies and creamy frosting.
This fun cake pop recipe is great for giving your kids a fun snack or making a dessert for a gathering full of picky-eaters.
Now you can have s’mores on a stick; no campfire required.
For that oh-so-good mix of chocolate, seared marshmallow, and graham cracker, try out this fabulous cake pop recipe that will become your new favorite way to consume s’mores.
13. Matcha Cake Pops
This classic Japanese flavor is currently all the rage in the US, so hop on the green tea train and make these Matcha Cake Pops.
This easy cake pop recipe results in enchanting green cake pops that bring vibrance to the dessert buffet and surprise people with the unique flavor.
And these little treats have a skosh of caffeine in them, so you can totally justify eating them for breakfast.
14. Carrot Cake Pops
For those searching for cake pop maker recipes, this one is the gold standard.
Cake pop maker recipes are often easier than traditional cake pop recipes, but in the end, most recipes can be accomplished with either method. These are the perfect cake pops for an Easter celebration or a Spring picnic; either way, your friends and family will love how yummy and portable they are.
These Blueberry Cheesecake Pops are for you because they opt for a luscious cheesecake filling paired with the beloved graham cracker crust. The blueberries add a refreshing burst of flavor to the creamy rich cheesecake.
And to finish off this list, we’re ending with a chocolate cake pop recipe, so you have the full range of options but not just regular old chocolate. For a lavish chocolate experience, make these Death By Chocolate Cake Pops that will have you reaching for a cold glass of milk.
If you or someone in your family is the ultimate chocolate lover, this is the ideal cake pop.
17. Snowman Cake Pops
I’m particularly proud of how good these came out, especially their tiny melty bases completely on accident! I found the trick was to use a high quality white chocolate; in this case Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers. It’s a white cake box mix baked and crumbled, rolled into two balls for each stick and dipped into melted chocolate. The scarves are made of split Twizzlers and the eyes/buttons are just black gel icing.
The bottom line
Whether you want a simple chocolate or vanilla cake pop recipe, or you’re looking for something more creative, this list has you covered.
Whole cakes can be overwhelming to make and to eat, so simplify things with cake pop maker recipes and conveniently portable and delicious treats on a stick!
Here’s the babycakes highly rated cake pop maker on Amazon (aff) for cake pops that get that nice round shape with fresh cake.
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all recipes look so delicous .cantwait make some for my family