Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Cake Pops
These festive, bite-sized treats make any celebration sweeter. Perfect for gifting or sharing.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box usually oil, water, and eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 –2 tbsp milk
- OR 1 cup store-bought frosting
- Heart-shaped silicone mold
- Lollipop sticks
- Candy melts red, white, pink
- 1 –2 tsp vegetable shortening optional, for thinning
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Colored sugar
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup of frosting and mix until dough-like.
- Press the mixture into heart molds. Insert a lollipop stick. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Add shortening if needed.
- Dip each pop into the melted coating. Tap off excess and allow to dry upright.
- Decorate with sprinkles, glitter, or drizzle. Let them set.
Notes
- Ensure cake is completely cool before crumbling.
- Add frosting gradually to achieve the right consistency.
- Add frosting gradually to achieve the right consistency.