Description
Delightful lemon cake pops that are moist and bursting with lemony goodness, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix (and required ingredients according to package instructions)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4½ cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1½ tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
- Lemon zest from two lemons
- Salt, to season
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as per the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Prepare your cake batter by combining the lemon cake mix, softened butter, lemon juice, and any required ingredients listed on the box.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake according to package instructions.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely. Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the lemon buttercream by beating together the confectioner’s sugar, milk, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix the buttercream into the crumbled lemon cake until fully incorporated, ensuring a moist texture.
- Form the mixture into small balls and lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- While the cake balls are chilling, melt the white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
- Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate before inserting it into the chilled cake balls.
- Once secured, dip the cake pops into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Add yellow food coloring if desired.
- Place the coated cake pops back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set until the chocolate hardens.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade lemon cake pops!
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and ensure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling.
