Description
Celebrate Dad with these easy, buttery cake pops—perfect for Father’s Day! Sweet, crunchy, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for coating)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts for mix‑in
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, ½ tsp salt, and ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Beat butter and sugar: In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in mix‑ins (if using): Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Shape the batter: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the parchment sheet, forming 1‑inch thick rounds. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Crush the cakes: Once cooled, break each cake into small crumbs. Place crumbs in a bowl and add 1 tbsp melted butter. Mix until the crumbs hold together when pressed.
- Form balls: Roll the crumb mixture into 1‑inch balls. Place on a parchment‑lined tray.
- Coat the pops: Melt 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp melted butter to create a thick glaze. Dip each ball into the glaze, tapping off excess. For a glossy finish, let them dry for 5 minutes before dipping again.
- Insert sticks: Push a lollipop stick into the center of each coated ball.
- Decorate (optional): While the glaze is still tacky, drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Let the cake pops set completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Use room‑temperature eggs and butter for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; it can make the cake dense.
- If the crumbs feel too dry, add a teaspoon of milk to the mixture.
- For a richer flavor, replace half the milk with heavy cream.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: father’s day cake pops