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Love Heart Cake Pops

Decadent Love Heart Cake Pops: Sweet Treats to Share with Joy

Delightful Love Heart Cake Pops are the perfect sweet treat to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix Use your favorite flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable or canola oil recommended.
  • 1 cup Water Can substitute with milk.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Candy Melts Pink, red, or white preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil For smooth consistency.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Heart-shaped for extra cuteness.
  • 12 pieces Lollipop Sticks For holding the pops.
  • 1 piece Baking Foam or Styrofoam Block To set cake pops upright.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • baking foam or Styrofoam block

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Once baked, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces in a large bowl.
  6. Mix in 1/2 cup of frosting until the mixture holds together without being sticky.
  7. Shape small portions into heart forms and place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Melt candy melts with coconut oil in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
  9. Dip each lollipop stick in the melted candy, insert it into a heart, and then coat the heart.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles before the coating sets. Place upright to dry.
  11. Once dry, serve your Love Heart Cake Pops on a decorative platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Let shaped hearts chill properly to maintain form during dipping.

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