Red, White & Blue Cake Pops
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of summer with these delightful Red, White & Blue Cake Pops! Perfect for Independence Day or any festive occasion, these treats are not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Made with moist cake infused with tangy Greek yogurt and coated in smooth candy melts, they embody the joy of summer gatherings. With their colorful layers and fun decorations, these cake pops will be the hit of your celebration, bringing smiles to both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and even more fun to decorate, get ready to create sweet memories with every bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cake pops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- Red and blue food coloring
- Red, white & blue sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, Greek yogurt, and water until smooth.
- Divide batter into three bowls. Color one red and one blue, leaving the third uncolored.
- Pour each color into greased baking dishes and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Crumble cooled cakes into a large bowl and form mixture into balls using 1-2 tablespoons for each.
- Chill balls for at least an hour.
- Melt candy melts with vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each chilled cake ball into melted candy, allowing excess to drip off before decorating with sprinkles.
- Allow cake pops to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg