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Pineapple Cake Pops

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I’ve been wanting to master the art of cake-popping for almost a year now.  That’s right, a year.

I guess it’s just one of those things that I never knew could be SO easy.  Heck, everything is store bought (unless you want to take the crazy route and make it all yourself) and the refrigerator does most of the work.  But when you see the little pops they don’t look that easy, and my mind automatically thinks that the process to make them is akin to making a real lollipop.

Fact:  it’s not at all like making a real lollipop.  Which is probably why they’re called cake pops.

 

Duh.


Wanna know the hardest part about these?  The hardest part is finding the sticks.  If I wasn’t married to the most wonderful man in the world I would have just rolls up the cake balls and left them like that…but thank goodness I am married to the most wonderful man in the world.  He saved you guys from the plethora of awkward cake ball jokes that I would be dancing around because I’d be too nervous to actually write them.

 

Let’s all say it together…“Thank you Nate!!!”

I love the subtle tropical flavor of these, but the reality is that you can make them with whatever cake and whatever toppings you want.  You don’t even have to buy the sticks!  If I hadn’t have been making them for a baby shower then you can bet your bottom dollar that these wouldn’t have even made to the chocolate-dipping part of the process.  Something about creamy cake just gets me every time.

PINEAPPLE CAKE POPS

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 20-oz can of pineapple chunks
  • 1 16-oz can cream cheese frosting
  • 1 bag white chocolate chips
  • sticks (Nate found these at Michael’s, but you could also probably find them at specialty food stores)

Drain the pineapple thoroughly, making sure you keep all of the liquid…this is the most important part.  Make cake according the package instructions; since not all mixes are the same then the quantity of eggs and oil will be different, but just follow the directions EXCEPT in lieu of the water use the pineapple juice instead.  Eat the pineapple while you’re making these…trust me, it keeps you from eating the cake…sort of.  Bake the cake according to instructions on the package and let cool completely.  Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl and add the frosting.  Mix until well combined.  Refrigerate at least a couple hours, but preferably overnight.  Scoop out the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll evenly.  Place them on a lined baking sheet, and when all of the balls are rolled add the sticks (if you’re using them).  Freeze overnight.  Over a double-boiler melt the chocolate.  Remove from heat and roll the cake pops in the chocolate.  Cover with whatever toppings you want, or just leave them covered in chocolate.

 

EAT!!!

I’m kind of scared that I know how to make these now…and so are my non-stretchy pants.  Yikes!

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P.S. Check out my sister’s sweet giveaway on her blog!

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  1. Ronak Mehta says

    October 2, 2020 at 3:43 am

    Baked this cake for my birthday and it was an absolute hit! So moist and tasty. Thank you for doing what you do

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 3, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Hurray! So glad you liked it – and happy birthday!

      Reply
  2. Anne Marie says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    This is such a fun idea!! Thanks for sharing–I can’t wait to make them.

    Reply
  3. dressed2dish says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:30 am

    I am absolutely OBSESSED with cake pops and still have never tried to make them! Your recipe looks and sounds absolutely amazing! I am so glad to have found your blog, can’t wait to keep following! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Brittany says

    April 13, 2011 at 6:26 am

    Cake pops are so cute and I love your tropical spin on them.

    Reply
  5. Baking Serendipity says

    April 12, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    Cake pops are such a dangerous treat! I love them! I’ve never tried mine with pineapple before…awesome idea!

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    April 12, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!!! Every time I go to Sbux, I am so tempted to order one but now I think I’ll just try to make them myself.

    Reply
  7. yourdailygrace says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Love that you mentioned them being for a baby shower because I’m throwing one in about a month and these would be adorable!

    Reply
  8. Megan (Braise The Roof) says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:56 am

    Those are so cute- and they’re mini…which means that the calories don’t count, right?

    Reply
  9. Meg says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:47 am

    These are possibly the cutest summery pops I’ve ever seen!

    Reply
  10. Mama Pea says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I need to come up with a healthy, vegan cake pop. I am pretty sure it’s impossible 🙁

    Reply
  11. Elle says

    April 12, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Add me to the “want to make cake balls…i mean pops” list! I love these-especially the pineapple.

    Reply
  12. JoeyfromSC says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:44 am

    WOW those look good! lol

    I follow the famous Bake-a-rella who does these types of cake pops! her books/blog has tons of info/ideas!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. janetha says

    April 12, 2011 at 8:41 am

    you didn’t! these look so good! and i love the photo of you holding them.

    i hope there are more faces of beauty posts sooooon! i miss them.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      April 12, 2011 at 10:09 am

      I know I hope so too! It’s all volunteer based though, so people have to be ok putting it all out there!

      Reply
  14. alisueonthemove says

    April 12, 2011 at 8:15 am

    They look amazing! I will be making them for my bake sale at work next month for sure. I will of course have to try them out first 🙂

    Reply
  15. R @ Learning As I Chop says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:34 am

    I love pineapple desserts. So old school, yet delicious.

    Reply
  16. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:20 am

    They look delicious! I love the addition of pineapple because it’s so different from the norm.

    Reply
  17. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Would you believe that I do NOT like cake pops? They are almost too moist and remind me of soggy bread. I’m crazy. I know! Give me an Oreo truffle over cake pops any day. Oh! I wonder if there would be a way to do a pineapple Golden Oreo truffle? Now, that, I would devour!

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  18. Claire @ Live & Love to Eat says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:57 am

    I tried making them once and skipping the freezing step… DEFINITE disaster. These look fab!

    Reply
  19. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Oohh, they look fantastic!!!! I’m glad you figured them out 😀

    Reply
  20. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:28 am

    They look so cute!!

    Reply
  21. Salah says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:20 am

    those look soooo good!

    Reply
  22. Lesley Lifting Life says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:19 am

    They look so good!! I always think these are so adorable. Maybe I’ll get around to make some sometime …. perhaps next year? 😉

    Reply
  23. Krystina (Organically Me) says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:14 am

    Those look lovely!

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Okay yum! That looks like something I should be eating today!

    Reply
  25. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    April 12, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Haha…I was a little scared to find out how easy cake pops are to make too 🙂 Dangerous!

    Reply
  26. Jen @ keepitsimplefoods says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Yum! Sounds like pineapple upside down cake on a stick! Now, all you need is a cherry on top! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    April 12, 2011 at 5:23 am

    I’ve also been wanting to make cake pops forever! Great idea using the pineapple.

    Reply

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