Pot of Gold Cake Pops (Printable version)

Sweet cake pops coated in black candy melts and adorned with gold sprinkles for a festive touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box chocolate cake mix with required eggs, oil, and water per package directions

→ Frosting

02 - 1/2 cup chocolate frosting

→ Decoration

03 - 14 oz black candy melts
04 - 2 oz gold sprinkles or edible gold pearls
05 - 24 lollipop sticks
06 - 1.75 oz white candy melts
07 - Green fondant or green sprinkles for shamrock accents

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake according to package instructions. Bake until fully cooked, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
02 - Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add chocolate frosting to the crumbs and mix until a dough-like consistency forms that holds together when squeezed.
04 - Scoop and roll the mixture into 24 balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Flatten the tops slightly to resemble pot shapes.
05 - Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
06 - Melt black candy melts according to package instructions in a microwave-safe bowl.
07 - Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted black candy, then insert it halfway into each cake ball. Chill for 10 minutes to set the sticks.
08 - Dip each cake pop fully into melted black candy melts, allowing excess to drip off. Stand upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand.
09 - Before the black coating sets completely, immediately decorate the tops with gold sprinkles or edible gold pearls to resemble coins spilling from the pot.
10 - Pipe a rim around the top of each pot with melted black or white candy melts for extra definition. Add green fondant or green sprinkles for shamrock accents if desired.
11 - Allow cake pops to set completely at room temperature or in a cool environment before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations with their festive pot of gold design
  • Fun and interactive dessert that kids and adults alike will enjoy
  • Uses simple ingredients including convenient boxed cake mix for easy preparation
  • Customizable with optional shamrock decorations and candy melt accents
  • Makes 24 servings, ideal for parties and gatherings
  • Can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days
02 -
  • Refrigerate cake balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent them from falling off the sticks
  • Melt candy melts in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between intervals to avoid overheating
  • Use a deep, narrow container for melting candy to make dipping easier and more efficient
  • Work with one cake pop at a time to ensure the coating doesn't harden before decorating
  • Store finished cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
  • If candy coating becomes too thick, add a small amount of vegetable oil to thin it out
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