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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Dessert

    Updated: Sep 20, 2024 · Published: Oct 23, 2019 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Naked Cake Pops

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    Naked chocolate cake pops on black dish with yellow cloth.

    Here is a simple recipe for naked cake pops. And by 'naked' I mean without any coating or sprinkles, just an easy, no-frills recipe.

    Naked chocolate cake pops on black dish with yellow cloth.

    Have you noticed the cake pop craze going around and found yourself wanting to try your hand at them? You absolutely should! One of the most easy and efficient ways to make cake pops is to use a cake pop maker.

    With this nifty device, making these fun, sweet little morsels is even easier than you could imagine, and I have a great, basic recipe for you to start out with.

    They're easier to make than strawberry cake balls, red velvet cake pops and even cake mix cake pops because you don't have to fuss over a coating or try to get the treat sticks to stay attached to the cake ball. You can check out more easy cake pop recipes here.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Naked Cake Pops
    • Pro Tips
    • Storage
    • More Tasty Cake Pop Maker Recipes to Try
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ¾ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup vegetable oil

    How to Make Naked Cake Pops

    1. Make Batter. Lightly oil the cake pop baker cooking plates and plug it in to heat it up (it only takes a few minutes). Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the middle of the flour mixture and combine well.
    2. Bake. Pour the batter into the cake pop maker cavities using a teaspoon (fill them about 1mm from the top). Close the lid and bake them until done, about 4 minutes. Remove the cake balls and let them cool for a few minutes.
    3. Serve. You may have to take off some excess cake that leaked around the ball. Simply break it off. Insert the treat sticks and serve.
    Naked chocolate cake pop in hand.

    Pro Tips

    Once they've baked and completely cooled, you can enjoy them just the way they are! However, now that you’ve got the basics covered, next time you may want to try taking things to the next level.

    If you've changed your mind and would rather coat the cake pops, you can try dipping the naked cake pops into melted chocolate or softened chocolate frosting for even more chocolaty bliss. Mix and match different cake pop frosting flavors for more options and add some color with sprinkles and designs made with other colors of frosting!

    Storage

    • Room temperature: To store your cake pops, they can be left at room temperature in a sealed container or a plastic bag for up to a week.
    • Fridge: To keep them longer however, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
    • Freezer: Freeze in plastic freezer bags to keep up to three months.
    Naked cake pops on black dish with yellow cloth.

    More Tasty Cake Pop Maker Recipes to Try

    • Gingerbread cake pops with icing sugar.
      Gingerbread Cake Pops
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    • Banana cake pops upside down on a black tray with colorful, striped treat sticks.
      Banana Cake Pops
    • Pizza balls on a black serving plate, small dish of marinara sauce on the side and scattered toothpicks.
      Cake Pop Maker Savory Pizza Bites

    Do you have a cake pop maker? If you tried this Naked Cake Pops Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Naked cake pops with blue treat sticks on serving tray.

    Naked Cake Pops

    Joss Dyckson
    Here is a simple recipe for naked cake pops made in a cake pop maker. This means no coating or sprinkles, just an easy, no-frills recipe.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    Total Time 14 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 56 cake pops
    Calories 45 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ¾ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Lightly oil the cake pop maker cooking plates and plug it in to heat it up (it only takes a few minutes).
    • Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the middle of the flour mixture and combine well.
    • Pour the batter into the cake pop maker cavities using a teaspoon (fill them about 1mm from the top). Close the lid and bake them until done, about 4 minutes. Remove the cake balls and let them cool for a few minutes.
    • You may have to take off some excess cake that leaked around the ball. Simply break it off. Insert the treat sticks and serve.

    Equipment

    • Cake Pop Maker
    • Treat sticks

    Notes

    • To store your cake pops, they can be left at room temperature in a sealed container or a plastic bag for up to a week.
    • To keep them longer, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
    • Freeze in plastic freezer bags to keep for up to three months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Amelia says

      August 25, 2022 at 11:17 am

      amazing turnout, smelt delicous!!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        August 25, 2022 at 2:33 pm

        I'm happy they turned out for you Amelia! Thank you.

        Reply
    2. Bella says

      October 27, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      How great are these! Made them and loved them, thanks for posting this.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        October 27, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks for the comment Bella! Glad you liked them.

        Reply

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