Spring is the perfect season to bring bright colors and sweet flavors into your kitchen. I remember the first time I made these treats for a garden party; the sight of the pastel colors against the green grass was stunning. You will find that making these treats is a joyful way to celebrate the end of winter. This recipe is designed to be simple, fun, and perfect for sharing with your friends and family.

Why You Will Love Making Spring Cake Pops

I am telling you these are the cutest things you will ever put on a dessert table. They are just so bright and happy which makes them perfect for Easter or Mother Day or any spring birthday you have coming up. There is a special kind of pride you feel when you look at a tray of hand decorated treats that you made yourself. It is way more personal than buying something at the store and honestly they taste much better too. Plus you can get really creative with the colors to match the flowers in your garden.

Essential Ingredients for Your Spring Cake Pops

You do not need a ton of fancy stuff to get started but you do need the right basics. Here is what I keep in my pantry for these.

One pre-baked vanilla or lemon cake cooled completely
A container of creamy buttercream frosting
Pastel colored candy melts in pink yellow or light blue
Non-alcoholic vanilla bean paste or a splash of milk for extra moisture
Cake pop sticks
Sprinkles or sugar pearls for decorating

Step-by-Step Guide to Spring Cake Pops

I usually set aside about two hours for this whole process. It sounds like a lot of time but most of that is just letting things chill in the fridge while you go do something else. The biggest thing people get confused about is the texture of the cake crumbs. You want them to be fine and even so the pops do not turn out lumpy. If you follow these steps you will have perfect spring cake pops every time.

Preparing the Spring Cake Pops Base

First you have to get your hands a little messy. Crumble that cake into a big bowl until it looks like fine crumbs. Then start adding your frosting. Do not dump it all in at once. I add it one tablespoon at a time because if you put too much it gets soggy and heavy. You want the mixture to feel like wet sand that you can easily press together into a ball without it falling apart or feeling greasy.

Shaping Your Spring Cake Pops

Now you roll the mixture into small even spheres. I try to make them about the size of a ping pong ball. Once you have them all rolled out put them on a tray and slide them into the refrigerator. They need to stay there for at least thirty to sixty minutes. This part is super important because if they are not cold and firm they will just fall right off the stick when you try to dip them later.

Dipping the Spring Cake Pops

Melting the candy coating is where the magic happens. I use a microwave and stir it every thirty seconds so it does not burn. Here is my secret trick for you. Dip the tip of your cake pop stick into the melted coating first and then push it about halfway into your chilled cake ball. This acts like a little bit of glue to keep everything steady. Then you can dip the whole cake ball into the coating and gently tap off the extra.

Pro Tips for Beautiful Spring Cake Pops

If you want that really smooth professional look I have a few pointers. If your candy coating feels too thick and gloppy just stir in a teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin it out. It makes it much easier to work with. Also try not to dip freezing cold cake balls into really hot melted coating. If the temperature difference is too big the coating might crack as it dries. Let the coating sit for a minute or two before you start dipping.

Common Questions About This Recipe

I get asked a lot about how to keep these fresh. You should store them in an airtight container in a cool dry place. They will stay fresh and tasty for about five days if you keep them away from heat. If it is really warm in your house you can put them in the fridge but sometimes the coating gets a little bit of moisture on it when you take them out. They are so good though that they usually disappear way before they have a chance to go stale.

Nutritional Information for Spring Cake Pops

Here is an estimate for one spring cake pop based on a standard recipe using cake mix and candy coating.

Calories 180
Total Fat 8g
Carbohydrates 25g
Sugar 18g
Protein 1g