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Cheshire Cat Grin Cake Pops

These playful and colorful Cheshire Cat Grin Cake Pops are inspired by the mischievous cat from Alice in Wonderland. With bold purple and pink candy coatings and cheeky white chocolate grins, they make a magical treat for parties, themed events, or just for fun.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 oz cake mix (any flavor, prepared as directed)
  • 1/2 cup frosting store-bought or homemade
  • 12 oz pink candy melts for full coating
  • 2 oz purple candy melts for stripes
  • 2 oz white candy melts for grins and teeth
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for eyes
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil to thin melts if needed
  • 20 Pieces cake pop sticks

Instructions

  • Prepare cake according to box instructions. Let cool completely.
  • Crumble cooled cake into a bowl. Mix with 1/2 cup frosting until the mixture is dough-like.
  • Roll into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Place on parchment-lined baking tray. Chill in freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Melt a small amount of pink candy melts. Dip stick tips into the melted candy, then insert into each cake ball. Let set for 5 minutes.
  • Melt 12 oz pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl (30-second intervals, stirring between). Dip each cake pop, gently tapping off excess.
  • Melt purple candy melts. Using a piping bag or zip-top bag, pipe stripes while the pink coating is still wet. Use a toothpick to refine.
  • Add mini chocolate chips as eyes before coating hardens. Pipe melted white candy melts for grins. Let dry fully.
  • Use black edible marker to draw pupils, teeth, and whiskers. Optional: Attach pink fondant triangles or pipe ears with leftover melts.
  • Stand pops upright until fully hardened. Store in airtight container.