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Perfect Diploma Cake Pops

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Delicious and charming diploma-shaped cake pops perfect for graduation celebrations, combining moist cake with creamy frosting and a smooth chocolate coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade cake recipe)
  • Ingredients required for the cake mix (usually 3 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup water)
  • 1 cup (240g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340g) white chocolate chips or candy melts
  • Black or dark chocolate for piping diploma details
  • Thin edible ribbon or colored icing for tying the diploma scrolls

Instructions

  1. Prepare your cake mix according to package instructions or your homemade recipe. For example, mix 1 box cake mix with 3 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely (about 1 hour).
  2. Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl using your hands or a fork until fine crumbs form but not powdery.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
  4. Add the frosting mixture to the cake crumbs, mixing gently but thoroughly until the batter holds together when pressed, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or cream cheese if needed.
  5. Take about 2 tablespoons (30g) of the mixture and roll it into a small log shape, roughly 3 inches (7.5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  6. Dip each stick into melted chocolate and insert halfway into each cake log to secure the stick. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  7. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set.
  8. Once coating is set, use melted dark chocolate in a piping bag to draw diploma lines and details. Tie a small edible ribbon or pipe a ribbon with colored icing around the center to mimic a tied diploma.
  9. Allow pops to dry fully at room temperature or in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dip sticks in melted chocolate before inserting to secure. Chill cake pops thoroughly before dipping to prevent cracking. Temper chocolate if possible for a shinier coating. Use a Styrofoam block for drying to avoid smudging. Customize decorations with edible markers or colored icing. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.

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