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Delicious orange cream cake pops decorated for a festive celebration

Orange Cream Cake Pops

Delightful, citrus-infused cake pops that combine light cake with creamy orange flavors, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box orange cake mix Use a sturdy cake mix.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest Fresh zest is recommended for best flavor.

Frosting and Coating

  • 1/2 cup orange cream cheese frosting Store-bought or homemade.
  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips High-quality chocolate is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For melting chocolate.
  • to taste optional sprinkles For decoration.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is well blended.
  • Stir in the orange zest, and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Baking

  • Bake the cake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Forming Cake Pops

  • Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl until you achieve fine crumbs.
  • Add the orange cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  • Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Freeze the cake balls for at least 1 hour to firm them up.

Coating

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  • Once the cake balls are firm, dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into a cake ball, about halfway through.
  • Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  • If desired, decorate with sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
  • Place the finished cake pops upright in a stand or styrofoam block to let the chocolate harden completely.

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Notes

Ensure your cake is completely cooled before crumbling. Use non-stick spray on your hands when shaping the cake balls to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Keyword cake pops, Citrus Dessert, No-Bake Desserts, orange dessert, Party Treats