Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Cake Pops
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Cake Pops! Imagine rich, cherry-infused cake lovingly combined with a creamy, tangy cheesecake frosting, all elegantly coated in luscious chocolate. These little treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special event, or just satisfying your sweet tooth. With the combination of cherry chip cake and cream cheese frosting, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will leave you wanting more. They're fun to make and even more fun to eat, especially when shared with friends and family. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to create these irresistible treats!
40
Servings
87.5
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cherry Chip Cake Mix
1 (18 ounce box)
Eggs
3 (large)
Milk
1 1/4 (cups)
Oil
1/3 (cup)
Butter
1/2 (cup, softened)
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 (8 ounce package, softened)
Vanilla Extract
1 (teaspoon)
Icing Sugar
3 1/2 (cups)
Chocolate Candy-Making Wafers
20 (ounces)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven and prepare the cherry chip cake mix according to the package instructions. Be sure to bake it in a greased cake pan.
2
Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack. This is crucial for achieving the right texture in your cake pops.
3
In a mixing bowl, prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting by creaming the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
4
Add in the vanilla extract to the butter-cream cheese mixture and combine thoroughly.
5
Gradually beat in the icing sugar, starting on low speed until combined, then increase to high speed until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
6
Take the cooled cake and crumble it into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
7
Add the freshly made frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until well combined. A stand mixer works great for this step!
8
Once mixed, chill the cake mixture in the refrigerator or freezer for at least one hour to make it easier to form into balls.
9
While the mixture is chilling, melt the chocolate candy wafers gently over a double boiler or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
10
After chilling, use your hands to form the cake and frosting mixture into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are compact.
11
Dip the end of a lollipop stick in the melted chocolate and insert it into the center of each cake ball.
12
Coat each cake pop in the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
13
Place the dipped cake pops upright in a large styrofoam block or florist's oasis to harden. If necessary, move them to the refrigerator to speed up the setting process.
14
Once the chocolate is set, your cake pops are ready to be served and enjoyed!
Nutrition Information
3.75g
Fat
13.125g
Carbs
0.75g
Protein
10g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Cake Pops?
They are a delicious treat featuring cherry-infused cake mixed with cream cheese frosting and coated in chocolate.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 40 cake pops.
What type of cake mix is required?
You need one 18 ounce box of Cherry Chip Cake Mix.
How many eggs are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 large eggs.
How much milk is needed?
You will need 1 1/4 cups of milk.
What amount of oil is used for the cake?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of oil.
How much butter is in the cream cheese frosting?
You will need 1/2 cup of softened butter.
What brand of cream cheese is suggested?
Philadelphia Cream Cheese is recommended for this recipe.
How much cream cheese is needed?
One 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese is required.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much icing sugar is required for the frosting?
You will need 3 1/2 cups of icing sugar.
How much chocolate is needed for coating the pops?
The recipe uses 20 ounces of chocolate candy-making wafers.
Why must the cake cool completely before crumbling?
Cooling is crucial for achieving the right texture when forming the cake pops.
How do you make the Cream Cheese Frosting?
Cream softened butter and cream cheese, add vanilla, and gradually beat in icing sugar until smooth.
How do you prepare the cake crumbs?
Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
What is the best tool for mixing frosting and cake crumbs?
A stand mixer works great for thoroughly combining the frosting and cake crumbs.
How long should the cake mixture be chilled?
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator or freezer for at least one hour.
Why do you need to chill the mixture?
Chilling makes the cake mixture easier to form into compact balls.
How should the chocolate wafers be melted?
Melt them gently over a double boiler or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
What size should the cake balls be?
The cake and frosting mixture should be formed into 1-inch balls.
How do you secure the lollipop sticks?
Dip the end of the stick in melted chocolate before inserting it into the center of the cake ball.
How do you finish the cake pops?
Coat each ball in melted chocolate, allow excess to drip off, and let them harden upright.
What can be used to hold the cake pops while they harden?
A large styrofoam block or florist's oasis works perfectly to keep them upright.
How can I speed up the chocolate setting process?
You can move the dipped cake pops to the refrigerator to speed up the hardening.
How many calories are in one cake pop?
There are 87.5 calories per cake pop.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cake pop contains 3.75g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a single pop?
Each serving contains 13.125g of carbohydrates.
What is the sugar content of these treats?
There are 10g of sugar in each cake pop.
How much protein is in one serving?
Each cake pop provides 0.75g of protein.
What occasions are these good for?
They are perfect for parties, special events, or as a fun sweet treat for friends and family.