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Patriotic Cake Pops Recipe

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Patriotic Cake Pops are a colorful, festive treat perfect for summer celebrations like the 4th of July. These cake pops feature a marbled red, white, and blue cake, creamy frosting, and a smooth white chocolate coating topped with star-shaped sprinkles. They’re fun, delicious, and easy to share!

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

Red gel food coloring

Blue gel food coloring

¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups powdered sugar

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

1–2 tbsp milk (if needed, for texture)

2 cups white chocolate or white candy melts

1 tbsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil

Red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles

Lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add Flour and Milk: Alternately add the dry mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  5. Color the Batter: Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one portion plain, color the second portion with red gel food coloring, and color the third with blue gel food coloring. Use enough gel food coloring to create bold colors that stay vibrant after baking.
  6. Swirl into Pan: Drop spoonfuls of each colored batter into the prepared pan, alternating colors to create a scattered pattern. Lightly swirl through the batter with a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix.
  7. Bake the Cake: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  8. Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl using your hands or a fork. Gently break it up without overmixing so the red, white, and blue swirls remain visible.
  9. Mix with Frosting: Add about ¾ cup of the prepared frosting and mix by hand until the mixture holds together like dough. Add more frosting in small amounts if needed for binding.
  10. Roll into Balls: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the mixture, then roll into tight balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  11. Chill the Cake Balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes until firm. This helps them hold their shape during dipping.
  12. Melt the Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Add vegetable shortening or coconut oil to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
  13. Insert Sticks: Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then push it halfway into each cake ball. This step helps secure the stick in place.
  14. Dip and Decorate: Dip each cake pop into the melted white chocolate, covering it completely. Let any excess chocolate drip off, then immediately decorate with red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles. Place the cake pops upright in a cake pop stand or styrofoam block to set.
  15. Chill and Serve: Let the cake pops cool and harden completely in the fridge before serving. Enjoy the festive, colorful bites!

Notes

If you prefer, you can make these cake pops in a different color scheme for other holidays like Halloween or Christmas.

Ensure the cake balls are fully chilled before dipping them in the chocolate to avoid them falling apart.

If you don’t have lollipop sticks, you can serve these as cake balls by placing them on a serving plate.

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