Cake pops have become a popular staple at parties and celebrations, but buying them can be quite expensive. Why not make your own for a fraction of the cost? With this simple recipe, you can create adorable pink cake pops that will delight your guests without breaking the bank.

What I love about this recipe is that it’s very simple and flexible. You can easily change the colors by swapping the candy melts and sanding sugar to blue or any color you prefer. If you’re hosting a baby shower, these cake pops are the perfect choice for a sweet treat.

How to Make DIY Pink Cake Pops

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

Unfrosted 9×13 inch yellow or vanilla cake (you can use a box mix or your favorite recipe to make the cake), baked and cooled
1 cup vanilla frosting
12 oz bag of candy melts
24 cake pop sticks
Pink sanding sugar (optional)

Step by Step Guide

Once your cake is baked and cooled, break it all apart into a large bowl, then stir in the frosting.

2. Form into 24 – 2 inch balls, and discard any leftovers. Then freeze for 20 minutes, and roll again.

3. Melt ¼ cup of candy according to directions, and dip a half inch of the end of a stick into the candy, then poke into the cake pop about an inch. Once all sticks have been inserted, ffor an additional 20 minutes.

4. Melt the remainder of the candy, and dip the cake pops into the melted candy to coat. Top with sanding sugar if desired.

5. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the candy coating to completely set.

Your beautiful pink cake pops are now ready to serve! These delightful treats are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any festive occasion. Plus, making them yourself means you can customize the colors and decorations to fit any theme.

Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own party treats while saving money with these easy and fun pink cake pops. They’re sure to be a hit at any event!

Ingredients

Unfrosted 9×13 inch yellow or vanilla cake (you can use a box mix or your favorite recipe to make the cake), baked and cooled
1 cup vanilla frosting
12 oz bag of candy melts
24 cake pop sticks
Pink sanding sugar (optional)

Instructions

Once your cake is baked and cooled, break it all apart into a large bowl, then stir in the frosting.
Form into 24 – 2 inch balls, and discard any leftovers. Then freeze for 20 minutes, and roll again.
Melt ¼ cup of candy according to directions, and dip a half inch of the end of a stick into the candy, then poke into the cake pop about an inch. Once all sticks have been inserted, ffor an additional 20 minutes.
Melt the remainder of the candy, and dip the cake pops into the melted candy to coat. Top with sanding sugar if desired.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the candy coating to completely set.

Author: carlycampbell