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

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!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cake pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Crumble the baked cake into a large mixing bowl. Add white frosting and mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
  2. Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. 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.
  4. Chill the cake pops in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
  5. Melt the remaining dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Dip each cake pop into the chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
  6. Press the top of each cake pop onto parchment paper to create a flat surface, resembling the top of a cauldron.
  7. Once the chocolate is set, pipe a small mound of yellow decorating icing on top of each pop.
  8. Attach a piece of rainbow candy to the icing and sprinkle gold candy pearls on top to create the "pot of gold" effect.
  9. 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.

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