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Gold-Dipped Cake Pops for St. Patrick’s Day


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  • Author: Merry
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cake pops

Description

These pot of gold cake pops are a fun and festive dessert that adds a magical touch to any celebration. With a moist cake center, a rich chocolate coating, and golden candy decorations, they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or rainbow-themed parties. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cake pops will be the highlight of your dessert table!


Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake, baked and cooled
  • ½ cup white frosting
  • 12 cake pop sticks
  • 2 cups dark chocolate candy melts
  • ¼ cup yellow decorating icing
  • 6 Airhead rainbow candy belts, cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup gold candy pearls

Instructions

  • Crumble the baked cake into a large mixing bowl. Add white frosting and mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
  • Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Melt a small amount of dark chocolate candy melts. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it into each cake ball.
  • Chill the cake pops in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Melt the remaining dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Dip each cake pop into the chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
  • Press the top of each cake pop onto parchment paper to create a flat surface, resembling the top of a cauldron.
  • Once the chocolate is set, pipe a small mound of yellow decorating icing on top of each pop.
  • Attach a piece of rainbow candy to the icing and sprinkle gold candy pearls on top to create the “pot of gold” effect.
  • Let the decorations set before serving.

Notes

  • If the cake mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 10 minutes before rolling into balls.
  • Use high-quality candy melts for a smooth chocolate coating.
  • Store the cake pops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • For extra stability, let the cake pops sit at room temperature for a few minutes before dipping to prevent cracking.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American