Valentine's Cake Pops

These Valentine’s Cake Pops are a super fun and festive way to use up leftover cake while creating a sweet treat everyone will love. They’re the perfect little bites of joy, covered in candy coating and topped with colorful sprinkles, ideal for parties, dessert tables, or a homemade Valentine’s surprise!

Five white cake pops decorated with red drizzle and pink and purple heart-shaped sprinkles, displayed upright in a metal container with pink tissue paper.

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We love this recipe because it brings new life to cake scraps and feels like a craft project and dessert all in one. These pops are perfect for getting the kids involved or making ahead for a special occasion.

If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day inspiration, check out our Raspberry Chocolate Bars, Valentine’s Day Brownies, and Valentine’s Day Oreo Balls for more sweet ideas!

A close-up of a white chocolate-covered cake pop with a pink and red sprinkle-filled cake center on a white stick.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Great way to use leftovers: Turn cake scraps into something totally new and cute!
Festive and fun: The sprinkles and colors make these ideal for holiday celebrations.
Kid-friendly project: Perfect for little hands to help roll and decorate.
Customizable: Use any cake flavor, frosting, or decoration to make them your own.

Ingredients

Six glass bowls containing crumbled cake, almond bark, frosting, pink candy melts, red candy melts, and two types of sprinkles, labeled accordingly.

Four white cake pops decorated with pink, purple, and red heart-shaped sprinkles and icing, displayed in a metal container with pink tissue paper.

Valentine’s Cake Pops

These adorable Valentine’s Day cake pops are the perfect use for leftover cake, mixed with frosting, dipped in candy coating, and finished with festive sprinkles. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and always a hit with kids and adults alike!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings: Cake Pops

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Wendy

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
12 Lollipop sticks
Microwave-safe bowl (for melting candy)

Ingredients

2 cups crumbled cake
¼ cup assorted sprinkles
¼ cup frosting buttercream or cream cheese
6 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate
Valentine’s sprinkles or melted candy coating in pink and red for decorating

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine cake crumbs with frosting and sprinkles. Mix until the texture is similar to cookie dough and holds together when pressed.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour (or 20 minutes in the freezer) until firm.
Melt candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions.
Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted coating, then insert halfway into a cake ball (this helps secure it).
Dip each cake pop into the melted coating, gently tapping off excess.
Decorate immediately with sprinkles or wait until set to add a drizzle of contrasting candy melt.

Notes

Chill cake balls well before dipping for the best results.
Use a tall cup or narrow bowl to dip the cake pops easily.
Let the coating set before adding a drizzle or second layer.

Storage

Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 1 month.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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Wendy’s Tips

Use gloves when rolling the cake balls to avoid sticky hands.
Let the coating cool slightly before dipping so it’s not too runny.
Don’t skip the chilling step; it helps everything stay together!
If your coating cracks, try a second dip for a smoother finish.

Four white cake pops on sticks, decorated with pink, red, and purple heart sprinkles and red icing, placed in pink tissue paper inside a container.

FAQ

Do you have questions about making cake pops for Valentine’s Day? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What if I don’t have cake scraps?

You can bake a boxed cake mix and crumble it once cooled.

Do I need a foam block to display them?

A foam block is super helpful for holding the cake pops upright while the coating sets or for presentation. You can find them at most craft stores, or use an upside-down colander or sturdy box with holes as a DIY alternative.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can make them a day or two in advance and store them in the fridge.