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Square Cake Pops: The Complete Guide to Perfecting This Trendy Treat

Square Cake Pops
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These square cake pops are a fun twist on the classic round version—dense, moist cake mixed with frosting, shaped into sleek cubes, dipped in melted chocolate, and decorated for any occasion. Perfect for parties, gifting, or even dessert tables, these stylish treats are as delicious as they are eye-catching.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • 1 box of vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or homemade equivalent)

  • Ingredients as required for cake mix (typically eggs, oil, water)

For the Filling:

  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)

For the Coating & Decoration:

  • 2 cups candy melts or chocolate chips (white, milk, or dark)

  • 1 tbsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil (for thinning)

  • Edible decorations: sprinkles, icing, glitter (optional)

  • 24 cake pop sticks

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake
    Prepare the cake mix according to the package or your recipe. Let it cool completely.

  • Crumble the Cake
    Use clean hands or a food processor to crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs.

  • Add Frosting
    Add 1/3 cup of frosting and mix until it forms a dough-like texture. Add more frosting only if needed.

  • Shape into Squares
    Press the mixture into a square silicone mold or flatten it and cut into cubes with a knife.

  • Insert the Sticks
    Dip each stick into melted coating and insert halfway into the cake square. Chill for 15–20 minutes.

  • Dip the Pops
    Melt candy melts with shortening. Dip each cake pop into the coating, gently tap off excess.

 

  • Decorate & Dry
    While still wet, add sprinkles or drizzle. Stand upright or lay flat on parchment to set.

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