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5-Minute Cake Pops

Crumbled cake mixed with frosting, rolled into balls, dipped in chocolate, and topped with sprinkles. No baking, no waiting—viral TikTok energy in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
12
Calories
185
Protein
1g
5-Minute Cake Pops
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups store-bought cake (any flavor), crumbled
  • ¾ cup frosting (canned or homemade)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil
  • ½ cup sprinkles (rainbow, pearl, or jimmies)
  • 12 count wooden sticks or lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix crumbled cake and frosting in a bowl until it holds together like dough.

  2. 2

    Roll mixture into 12 balls (about 1.5 inches each) and place on a plate.

  3. 3

    Microwave chocolate and oil together for 60 seconds, stirring until smooth.

  4. 4

    Dip each ball into melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place on parchment.

  5. 5

    Immediately sprinkle with toppings while chocolate is still wet.

  6. 6

    Insert sticks into the centers. Serve immediately or chill 2 minutes.

Tools you’ll need

  • bowl
  • plate
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • microwave
  • spoon
  • parchment paper

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