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Perfect Gold Sparkle Graduation Cake Pops

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Elegant and easy cake pops with a shimmering gold sparkle, perfect for graduation parties and celebrations. Moist cake centers coated in white chocolate with a subtle, upscale finish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (560g) cake crumbs (moist yellow or vanilla cake recommended)
  • 1 cup (240g) buttercream or cream cheese frosting, softened
  • 12 ounces (340g) white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1–2 teaspoons edible gold luster dust
  • 20–25 short lollipop sticks
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Break cake into small pieces and pulse in a food processor or crumble by hand until fine and even (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake crumbs and ¾ cup (180g) frosting; add more if needed. Mix until mixture holds together when pressed (5-7 minutes).
  3. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (20g) of mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet (about 15 minutes).
  4. Refrigerate cake balls for at least 1 hour or freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Melt white chocolate wafers in microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth (3-5 minutes).
  6. Dip tip of each lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into each chilled cake ball. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
  7. Dip each cake ball into melted white chocolate, covering completely. Tap off excess and place upright on parchment.
  8. While coating is wet, dust edible gold luster over cake pops using a small brush or sprinkle.
  9. Let cake pops set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

Notes

Use room temperature cake and frosting for easier mixing. Chill cake balls thoroughly to prevent crumbling. Temper chocolate for a glossy finish or melt carefully in microwave. If chocolate thickens, reheat gently. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use appropriate substitutions. Store cake pops in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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