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Perfect Red White and Blue Cake Pops

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These festive cake pops feature a moist, colorful cake center with a crisp white chocolate shell, perfect for summer celebrations and easy to make ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white or vanilla cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • Red and blue gel food coloring (a few drops each)
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting (about 240 g)
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles (optional, about 1/4 cup)
  • 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
  • Extra sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, water, and oil.
  2. Divide batter evenly into three bowls. Tint one red, one blue, and leave one white.
  3. Pour each colored batter into separate small cake pans or sections of a larger pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. Crumble each cooled cake color into a large bowl, breaking into fine crumbs.
  5. Add cream cheese frosting gradually, folding into crumbs until dough-like consistency forms. Fold in sprinkles if desired.
  6. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (20 g) portions and roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and chill at least 1 hour.
  7. Melt white chocolate and coconut oil in microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  8. Dip tip of each cake pop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into chilled cake balls.
  9. Dip each cake pop into melted white chocolate, coating completely. Tap off excess chocolate gently.
  10. Sprinkle extra red, white, and blue sprinkles on top before coating sets.
  11. Place cake pops upright in Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry about 30 minutes.
  12. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator.

Notes

Chill cake balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent cracking. Use short bursts when melting white chocolate to avoid burning. Dip stick tips in chocolate before inserting to secure pops. Let cake pops dry at room temperature for best shell finish.

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