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Chocolate Cake Pops

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Delightful hand-held treats featuring rich chocolate cake coated in smooth chocolate with festive sprinkles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2–3 teaspoons heavy cream or milk
  • 24 ounces candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate bars
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch pan.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then add hot water and mix until smooth.
  5. Bake the cake for 25 to 27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the frosting by beating unsalted butter, then gradually adding confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth.
  8. Crumble the cooled cake and mix in the frosting until well combined.
  9. Form small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and chill for 2 hours.
  10. Melt the candy melts or chocolate bars according to package instructions.
  11. Dip each cake ball in the melted coating and decorate with sprinkles.
  12. Set the coated cake pops before serving.

Notes

Chill the rolled balls to make dipping easier. Use room temperature eggs and softened butter for best results.

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