Confetti cake pops are a playful and delicious dessert that adds a burst of color and sweetness to any occasion. These bite-sized, cake-coated treats are perfect for birthdays, parties, or just when you’re in the mood for something fun and festive. With their vibrant confetti sprinkles and soft, moist cake, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
The base of confetti cake pops is made from a fluffy cake, often vanilla or funfetti, that’s baked until golden and then crumbled into small pieces. Once the cake is cooled, it is mixed with a sweet frosting that binds the crumbs together, making a soft, dough-like consistency. This mixture is shaped into small balls that are then dipped in a layer of melted chocolate or candy coating. The chocolate coating hardens as it cools, creating a smooth, glossy finish.
The confetti sprinkles come into play as the final touch. After dipping the cake balls into the melted chocolate, they are rolled in colorful sprinkles, giving each cake pop its signature confetti look. These sprinkles not only add visual appeal but also a bit of texture and sweetness to each bite.
For added flair, cake pops can be placed on sticks, making them easier to hold and perfect for serving at parties or giving away as fun gifts. The cake pop sticks are often dipped in chocolate first to help the cake balls stay securely attached. You can get creative with the colors and types of sprinkles, choosing a rainbow mix, holiday-themed sprinkles, or even a metallic finish for a more elegant look.
Confetti cake pops are incredibly versatile, and you can customize them with different flavors of cake, frosting, or even chocolate coatings. They’re a great way to use up leftover cake or create a fun, interactive dessert-making activity for kids.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, confetti cake pops are sure to bring joy and sweetness to any event.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix or homemade cake mix
- 1 cup frosting vanilla or cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup sprinkles rainbow or confetti
- 24 oz white chocolate or candy melts for coating
- 12 cake pop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package instructions or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Mix with frosting until a dough-like consistency is achieved.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Insert a cake pop stick into each ball. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with confetti sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Place cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a box until completely set.
These cake pops are sooo cute! Made them for my daughter’s birthday and they were a hit! 😍
I found this recipe really confusing. Can I just buy premade cake pops instead? 🤔
I don’t know, they seem kinda complicated for just cake on a stick. Can’t I just serve regular cake?
Very nice! But why everything gotta be so extra these days? Just sayin’.
I get what you mean! Sometimes simple is best. But these cake pops do look fun! 🎉
These are so cute! Made them for my daughter’s birthday party and everyone loved them!
Cake pops? Aren’t those just cake on a stick? Just eat the cake, lol.
Easy to make, but they fell apart when I dipped them in chocolate. What did I do wrong?
They looked nice but taste was kinda bland. Maybe use richer frosting? Idk. Should I try chocolate frosting next time?
Help! Mine didn’t set right. What did I do wrong? 🤷♂️
Maybe you didn’t refrigerate them long enough? They need time to firm up! 🕒
These cake pops were a hit at my daughter’s birthday party! So colorful and fun! Definitely making them again.
I’m so glad to hear that! They really do look super fun and colorful! What was your favorite part of making them?
Super fun to make with my kids! But where did all the sprinkles go??
I tried this but the cakes fell apart when I dipped them. Clearly did something wrong.
Yummy! Just don’t overload on sprinkles, too much can be too sweet…
I found this recipe a bit confusing. It wasn’t clear how long to melt the chocolate. Mine turned out too thick.
Easy and tasty! I used chocolate frosting instead and they turned out great.
Glad to hear they turned out great! Chocolate frosting is a delicious twist. I’ll have to try that next time! 😊
My kids love them! It was fun to make together. 😊 Next time I think I’ll add chocolate sprinkles too.
LOL it was fun making these! My son ate most of the sprinkles before I could use them tho.
LOL, I think your son just made his own sprinkles treat! But how do you get them to stick? Mine always fall off. 🤔
Sounds like a blast! Kids really love sprinkles, right? 😂 You should try putting them on ice cream next time too!
Confetti? More like mess-tetti! Sprinkles everywhere! But I had a blast making these with my friends.
These are so cute! I made them for my daughter’s birthday party and they were a hit! 👍
These are a fun treat! Made them for a school bake sale and ALL the kids wanted them! 😊
I think I added too much frosting, they were like mush. Any tips?
Meh, I was expecting more flavor. Just cake and chocolate. My mom’s recipe is way better.
Yummy! But I would’ve liked more sprinkles in the dough. I added extra and it made it sooo good!
Cake pops = 1 step away from cake. Why not just make a cake? 🤷♀️
But cake pops are cute and fun to make! Plus, they’re easier to share. 🍰✨
I got confused in the steps. Do I add the sprinkles to the mix or after? 🤔
Mmmmmm so good! Just made them last night and they disappeared in minutes!
Sounds delicious! Can’t believe they disappeared that fast, need to try them myself.
Aren’t these just regular cake pops? Why put a fancy name on it? 😒
They’re just a fun twist on cake pops! The sprinkles make them festive. 🎉