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Bee Cake Pops: 7 Tips to Create Adorable Treats

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Whimsical, bite-sized cake pops decorated like bees, combining a soft cake center with a smooth candy coating, edible eyes, and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or spring-themed events.

Ingredients

1 box of cake mix

3 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup water

1 cup yellow candy melts

2 tablespoons black food coloring

1 package lollipop sticks

Edible eyes

Yellow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, oil, and water.
  2. Bake the cake and let it cool completely.
  3. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  4. Add frosting to the crumbs and mix until it forms moldable dough.
  5. Form the mixture into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Melt the yellow candy melts according to package instructions.
  8. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy, then insert halfway into a cake ball.
  9. Dip each cake pop fully into the candy melts, tapping off excess coating.
  10. Use black food coloring to paint bee stripes while coating is still wet.
  11. Add edible eyes and yellow sprinkles for decoration.
  12. Place cake pops upright in a foam block or holder and let harden completely.

Notes

Flavor Swap: Use chocolate, red velvet, or lemon cake mix for variety.

Color Change: Use different colored candy melts for themed events.

Filling Twist: Add jam or Nutella in the center of each cake ball.

Decor Style: Use fondant wings or draw faces for extra character.

Mini Pops: Make smaller pops for party platters.

No-Stick Option: Serve as truffle-style cake balls without sticks.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated for 1 week. Avoid humid areas.

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