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Perfect Patriotic Bomb Pop Cake Pops Recipe Easy Red White Blue Layers

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Festive and easy-to-make cake pops with red, white, and blue layers that are perfect for summer parties and celebrations. These moist cake pops combine creamy frosting and vibrant colors for a fun, nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • ¼ teaspoon blue gel food coloring
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 oz (340g) white candy melts or white chocolate chips
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles or sanding sugar
  • Wooden cake pop sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×13 inch pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Add flour mixture in three additions alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Divide batter into three portions: leave one plain (white), color one red with red gel food coloring, and one blue with blue gel food coloring. Stir gently.
  7. Spread each colored batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on racks.
  8. Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and spreadable.
  9. Crumble cooled cakes into separate bowls. Mix each with about ½ cup frosting to form dough-like consistency.
  10. Form cake pops by layering red mixture, then white mixture, then blue mixture into small balls (~1 ½ inch diameter). Insert sticks and chill at least 30 minutes.
  11. Melt white candy melts in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  12. Dip chilled cake pops into melted candy, tap off excess, and decorate with sprinkles. Stand upright to dry completely.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best color without thinning batter. Chill cake pops well before dipping to prevent falling apart. Dip stick ends in candy melts before inserting for better hold. Melt candy melts in short bursts and stir frequently to avoid burning. Adjust frosting amount to avoid soggy or crumbly cake balls.

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