Graduation Cake Pops Gold (Printable)

Delightful cake pops coated in school colors and gold sprinkles for a festive celebration touch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix with required ingredients (eggs, oil, water as listed on package)

→ Frosting

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon whole milk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Coating and Decoration

07 - 16 ounces candy melts in two school colors
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil, optional
09 - Gold sprinkles or edible gold glitter
10 - 24 lollipop sticks
11 - Styrofoam block for drying

# How To Make It:

01 - Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
02 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then add milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue beating until mixture reaches smooth, fluffy consistency.
03 - Crumble cooled cake into large mixing bowl. Incorporate frosting gradually, 1/2 to 3/4 cup at a time, until mixture holds together without excess moisture.
04 - Roll mixture into 24 evenly-sized balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate minimum 1 hour or freeze 30 minutes.
05 - Melt small portion of candy melts. Dip lollipop stick ends into melted candy, then insert halfway into each cake ball for secure attachment.
06 - Melt candy melts in separate bowls per package instructions. Stir in shortening if desired for smoother consistency. Dip each cake pop into chosen school color, gently tapping to remove excess coating.
07 - While coating remains wet, immediately apply gold sprinkles or edible gold glitter to each pop. Position upright in Styrofoam block to set.
08 - Allow coating to harden completely before serving or packaging. Ensure structural integrity before handling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look stunning and taste even better—nobody guesses how simple they actually are to make.
  • You can customize the colors to match literally any school, team, or celebration theme.
  • Cake pops stay fresh for days, so you can make them ahead without last-minute stress.
02 -
  • The frosting-to-cake ratio is everything—too much frosting makes them fall off the stick, too little makes them crumbly and impossible to roll.
  • Cold cake pops dip and set faster, but they need to be cold before you start, not frozen, or the stick won't insert cleanly.
03 -
  • Invest in a microwave-safe bowl that's just the right size for dipping—the candy melts should be deep enough to fully coat the cake pop without waste.
  • If your candy melts seize or become too thick, add a tiny amount of coconut oil (not water) and stir gently until smooth again.
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