Easy and Festive 4th Of July Cake Pops
These Patriotic Cake Pops are the perfect festive treat for your next Independence Day celebration! Vanilla cake balls, enrobed in white chocolate coating and adorned with patriotic sprinkles, they’re a great way to sweeten your July 4th festivities!
Sweet Treats for July Celebrations
The July 4th holiday offers plenty of opportunities for fun and excitement. From watching fireworks to enjoying a BBQ with loved ones, it’s all about togetherness and enjoyment. And what better way to celebrate than with these delightful July cake pops?
What ingredients do you need for this chocolate-covered cake ball recipe?
- 1 Duncan Hines Classic White cake box mix (or your preferred cake mix, simply follow the directions on the back of your cake box)
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 1 10-oz bag of Ghirardelli white melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1/3 part of a 12-oz container of cream cheese
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Cake pop sticks
Both kids and adults are sure to love these cake pops. Imagine a moist, tender cake on a lollipop stick, covered in a sweet candy coating, and decorated with blue sprinkles. It’s a great idea that combines the best aspects of a cake and a candy treat. Plus, it’s perfectly portioned so you won’t feel guilty indulging. And if you do end up eating four, we promise not to judge!
You can use red velvet cake mix for an extra fun treat too!
Making Fourth Of July Patriotic Cake Pops
These red, white, and blue cake pops require a bit of effort, but they’re worth it.
- Follow the directions on the back of your cake mix and bake.
- Let the cake cool completely before crumbling it up and fluffing it.
- Mix in the cream cheese frosting until well combined.
- Take 1 tablespoon of the mix and form it into a ball and place it on a cookies sheet. Repeat the process until all of the mix has been used.
- Place the cake balls into the freezer for a half hour to harden up a bit.
- Five minutes before you pull the cake balls out of the freezer, melt the vanilla wafers. Microwave the wafers in 30 second intervals.
- Once the wafers are melted, mix in the coconut oil.
- Remove the cake balls from the freezer and push one stick into the center of each of the balls.
- Stretch some cling wrap over three cups and set aside.
- Dip the cake balls into the chocolate and decorate with sprinkles immediately.
- Push the cake pop sticks into the cling wrap covered glasses to dry completely.
- Serve immediately.
Great Places to Serve These Cake Pops
These cake pops make great recipes for various summer parties, including Memorial Day, July 4th, and even just casual family gatherings. They can be displayed in small mason jars filled with red, white, and blue candies or beads for a fun and festive table centerpiece.
Leftover Storage and FAQs
Store any leftover cake pops in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to a month. Before serving, let them come to room temperature for the best taste and texture.
You might wonder if you can use other types of cake or chocolate for these cake pops. The good news is, yes! Feel free to use your favorite cake batter and chocolate coating. Even using melted candy instead of chocolate can give you a different, yet delicious result.
And, of course, don’t forget the festive sprinkles! I often get mine from Michaels, an excellent craft store with a variety of baking and craft supplies. You can find cake pop sticks and other useful tools there too!
Enjoy these patriotic treats this July 4th and make your celebration even sweeter!
What are some other fun July 4th recipes to try?
- Easy and Delicious 4th Of July Popsicles
- Super Fun and Easy 4th Of July Charcuterie Board
- Healthy July 4th Flag Fruit Skewers
- The Ultimate 4th of July Cake
- Bomb Pop July 4th Mocktail
Be sure to check out the full fun list of Independence Day recipes –> 50+ Easy and Festive 4th Of July Food Ideas
Delicious 4th Of July Cake Pops
These 4th of July fun cake pops are so good and easy to make for your Independence Day dessert table!
Ingredients
- 1 Duncan Hines Classic White cake box mix (or your preferred cake mix, simply follow the directions on the back of your cake box)
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 1 10-oz bag of Ghirardelli white melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1/3 part of a 12-oz container of cream cheese
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Cake pop sticks
Instructions
- Follow the directions on the back of your cake mix and bake.
- Let the cake cool completely before crumbling it up and fluffing it.
- Mix in the cream cheese frosting until well combined.
- Take 1 tablespoon of the mix and form it into a ball and place it on a cookies sheet. Repeat the process until all of the mix has been used.
- Place the cake balls into the freezer for a half hour to harden up a bit.
- Five minutes before you pull the cake balls out of the freezer, melt the vanilla wafers. Microwave the wafers in 30 second intervals.
- Once the wafers are melted, mix in the coconut oil.
- Remove the cake balls from the freezer and push one stick into the center of each of the balls.
- Stretch some cling wrap over three cups and set aside.
- Dip the cake balls into the chocolate and decorate with sprinkles immediately.
- Push the cake pop sticks into the cling wrap covered glasses to dry completely.
- Serve immediately.
How do you plan on celebrating the 4th of July?
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