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Festive Sprinkle-Dipped Graduation Cake Pops Easy School Colors Recipe

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These festive sprinkle-dipped graduation cake pops are quick, easy, and customizable treats perfect for celebrating any graduation with school colors. They combine moist cake crumbs with creamy frosting and a colorful candy coating for a fun, bite-sized celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box of yellow or chocolate cake mix (any brand like Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines)
  • Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 cup (240 g) cream cheese frosting or homemade buttercream (softened)
  • 12 oz (340 g) white candy melts or almond bark
  • School-color sprinkles (Wilton brand recommended)
  • 15–20 cake pop sticks
  • Optional: edible glitter or shimmer dust for extra festive touch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions (mix cake mix with eggs, oil, and water).
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack, about 45 minutes.
  4. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using hands or a fork.
  5. Add 1 cup softened cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix gently, then knead with hands until mixture holds together but is not too sticky. Adjust with more crumbs or frosting if needed.
  6. Roll mixture into 1 ½ inch (4 cm) balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Chill cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Melt 12 oz white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  9. Dip one end of a cake pop stick into melted candy, then insert halfway into a chilled cake ball to secure the stick. Repeat for all balls and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Dip each cake pop into melted candy coating, letting excess drip off.
  11. Immediately dip or sprinkle cake pops with school-color sprinkles before coating sets.
  12. Place cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry completely, about 15-20 minutes.
  13. Optionally, dust with edible glitter or tie a small ribbon around the stick for extra festivity.

Notes

Chill cake balls before inserting sticks and dipping to prevent falling off. If candy coating thickens, gently microwave to restore smoothness. Use a teaspoon of vegetable oil to thin candy melts if needed. Store cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

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