It’s really easy to learn how to make cake pops with cake mix. Just pick up a tasty box of mix from the baking aisle, grab a few extra ingredients if you don’t already have them on hand and you’re all set to begin!
Lightly oil the inside of the cake pop maker and then plug it in to preheat it. Pour the cake mix into a bowl.
Add the ingredients according to the cake mix package (in our case: melted butter, egg and milk). Whisk it all together.
Pour the batter into the cake pop maker cavities (fill them to just below the top so that they don’t spill over or come out flat). Close the lid.
Bake them for 4-5 minutes (if a toothpick comes out dry from the center, they are ready). Repeat for remaining batter. Unplug the device and let it cool before cleaning.
Mix the powdered sugar with the lemon juice (or milk) to make the icing. For a thicker coating, add more icing sugar. For a thinner coating, add a little bit of water or more lemon juice.
Insert the tips of the treat sticks into the icing, and then into the cake pops (about half-way into the cake pop). Place them on a tray or plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Dip the cake pops into the icing and coat with sprinkles. Place in a cake pop stand and let sit until coating has hardened (approximately 1 hour or more). They can be set in the fridge as well, for about 30 minutes.
Serve & enjoy!
Video
Notes
Thenutrition information will vary depending on the cake mix you choose.
Cake pop maker tip: If you accidentally overfill the cake pop cavities, that is okay. After the cake pops bake, let them cool for a few minutes (they will crisp up) and then you can break off the excess cake.
Servings: If you don't want to make all of the cake pops at once, you can freeze some of the cake balls for later in a freezer bag. 70 sounds like a lot but they're very quick to make.
For an alternative coating: you can melt candy melts or chocolate in the microwave for 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until fully melted.
Cake pop stand: you can buy a stand that is specifically made for cake pops or make a stand out of an empty egg carton by turning it upside down and poking holes in the center of the egg cavities.
Batter: Some cake mixes might call for water. It is better to use milk in place of water so that the cake pops are a little denser. Also, you can try adding an extra egg for a more solid structure.
Storage: Store the cake mix cake ups up to 1 week at room temperature, up to 1 month covered in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Lining the container with paper towel helps keep moisture in control.