Are cake pops just cake and frosting?

Yes, at their core, cake pops are simply cake and frosting combined into a dough-like mixture. The texture should be soft enough to shape but firm enough to hold on a stick. For Christmas Tree Cake Pops, you’ll crumble your baked cake, mix it with frosting, and shape it into tiny tree cones before chilling and dipping. You can use vanilla, chocolate, or even red velvet for a festive twist. If you love simple holiday desserts like these, you’ll enjoy my Christmas Cookies Recipes too they share that same cozy, homemade sweetness.

What is the trick to dipping cake pops?

The key to dipping Christmas Tree Cake Pops perfectly is temperature control. The chocolate coating should be warm, not hot about 85°F to 90°F. Always chill your pops before dipping, and dip straight down, then pull straight up in one smooth motion. Don’t twist or swirl; that causes cracks. Tap off the excess chocolate gently and let the pops dry upright in a foam stand for a flawless finish.

What not to do when making cake pops?

When preparing Christmas Tree Cake Pops , avoid adding too much frosting. Too much moisture will make the mixture greasy or cause it to fall apart. Don’t skip the chilling step, and never dip pops into chocolate that’s too hot it’ll melt the coating unevenly. Also, don’t store freshly dipped pops in the fridge immediately; condensation dulls the shine. Patience and proper cooling make the biggest difference in texture and appearance.

Why are the chocolate Christmas Tree cakes discontinued?

The original chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes by Little Debbie aren’t officially discontinued they’re just seasonal. They usually appear in stores from late October through December. So if you can’t find them, it’s likely they’ve sold out for the year. The good news? You can easily recreate the flavor and look with homemade Christmas Tree Cake Pops using chocolate cake, vanilla frosting, and candy melts. It’s a fun way to keep the tradition alive long after the season ends.

Christmas Tree Cake Pops A Simple, Festive Treat Everyone Will Love

Name: Christmas Tree Cake Pops
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 pops
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 9x13-inch vanilla or white cake (baked and cooled); 1/2 cup vanilla frosting; 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts; Green food coloring; Sprinkles, candy stars, or edible glitter; 12–15 cake pop sticks

Description

These festive Christmas Tree Cake Pops are fun, delicious, and perfect for gifting. Soft cake and creamy frosting come together under a smooth chocolate coating.

Ingredients

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1 9×13-inch cake

1/2 cup vanilla frosting

12 oz white chocolate or candy melts

Green food coloring

Sprinkles and candy stars

Cake pop sticks

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Instructions

1. Crumble the cooled cake.

2. Mix in frosting until combined.

3. Shape into tree cones.

4. Chill 30 minutes.

5. Melt chocolate and tint green.

6. Dip each pop and decorate.

7. Let set before serving.

Notes

You can use Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes for a shortcut. Chill pops well before dipping for best results.

Prep Time: P0DT0H25M
Cook Time: P0DT0H05M
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pop
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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