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Star-Spangled Cake Pops with Red, White & Blue Candy Drizzle

These Star-Spangled Cake Pops are the perfect way to bring a spark of sweetness to your Fourth of July dessert table! 🎇🍰 Made with moist cake crumbs and frosting, then dipped in candy melts and drizzled with red, white, and blue, these treats are as fun to eat as they are to make. Whether served in a festive bouquet or handed out to kids with sparklers, they’re guaranteed to light up your celebration!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
chill & Decorating time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cake pops
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Makes about 24 cake pops
  • 1 box cake mix any flavor, plus required eggs, oil, and water
  • 1 cup frosting store-bought or homemade
  • 12 oz white candy melts
  • Red and blue candy melts 3–4 oz each
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Sprinkles stars or red/white/blue mix
  • Styrofoam block or cake pop stand for drying

Method
 

Step 1: Bake and Cool Cake
  1. Prepare cake as directed on box. Let cool completely.
  2. Crumble cake into a large bowl using your hands or a fork.
Step 2: Make Cake Pop Dough
  1. Add frosting to the crumbled cake gradually—start with ½ cup and mix with hands.
  2. Add more frosting as needed until the mixture holds together like dough.
Step 3: Roll and Chill
  1. Scoop 1–2 tbsp of mixture and roll into balls.
  2. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge or 15 minutes in the freezer.
Step 4: Insert Sticks
  1. Melt a small amount of white candy melts.
  2. Dip lollipop stick tips into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into each cake ball.
  3. Chill again to secure the sticks.
Step 5: Dip and Decorate
  1. Melt white candy melts according to package directions.
  2. Dip each chilled cake pop fully into melted coating. Tap off excess.
  3. Place upright in a styrofoam block or stand to dry.
Step 6: Add Star-Spangled Drizzle
  1. Melt red and blue candy melts in separate bowls.
  2. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle red and blue over dried white pops.
  3. While wet, sprinkle with star sprinkles or glitter sugar.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Flavor Fun: Use funfetti, red velvet, or lemon cake for surprise interiors
Chocolate Dipped: Swap white melts for milk or dark chocolate and add patriotic sprinkles
Mini Pops: Use a small scoop for bite-size versions
Color the Inside: Dye the cake red or blue before baking for extra surprise
Stuffed Pops: Add a candy or mini chocolate inside each cake ball
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Make Ahead: Cake pops can be made 2–3 days ahead and stored in fridge
Room Temp: Store in a cool place for up to 2 days
Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Freezer: Freeze undipped pops for up to 2 months; thaw before dipping
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use homemade cake?
Yes—just make sure it’s not too moist or too dry for crumbling.
What’s the best frosting type?
Buttercream or cream cheese frosting work best for binding.
How do I prevent cracks in coating?
Make sure cake pops aren’t too cold when dipping.
How do I get smooth coating?
Use high-quality candy melts and tap off excess gently.
Can I skip the drizzle?
Sure—but it adds a festive pop of color!
How long do cake pops last?
Up to a week in the fridge, a few days at room temp.
Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts?
Yes—just temper it properly or it may seize.
Do I need a cake pop stand?
Not required—a styrofoam block or cardboard box works!
Can I make these vegan/gluten-free?
Yes—use suitable cake mix and frosting.
What if I don’t have sticks?
Serve as cake balls in mini cupcake liners!
🏁 Conclusion
These Star-Spangled Cake Pops are bite-sized fireworks of flavor and fun! 🎆 Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth with family, friends, or at a big cookout, these red, white, and blue treats are guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
Easy to make and a blast to decorate—get the whole family involved and make your party a little sweeter. 🍭🇺🇸