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Orange Cake Pops

Orange Cake Pops Recipe

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh orange zest (for frosting)
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips or white candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, zest, juice, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Bake 25-30 minutes, cool completely.
  2. Beat cream cheese, 2 tbsp butter, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp zest until smooth. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs, then mix in the frosting a little at a time until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Roll mixture into 1-tablespoon balls and place on a lined sheet. Chill at least 1 hour until firm.
  4. Melt white chocolate with coconut oil. Dip the tip of each stick in chocolate, insert into a ball, then dip the whole pop, tapping off excess. Place stick-up to set.
  5. Drizzle reserved chocolate over the pops and top with fresh orange zest while still tacky. Let harden and serve.

Notes

Chill the cake balls at least 1 hour before dipping so they stay on the sticks. You can make the undipped balls a day ahead and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to coat them. For an even easier version, swap the homemade cake for a vanilla box mix and stir in 1 tablespoon orange zest.