Easy Graduation Pop Cakes

Graduation Pop Cakes are bite-sized, chocolate-coated cake balls decorated with festive touches like tassels, caps, and “Class of 2025” messages. These fun and portable treats are perfect for dessert tables, party favors, or gifting during graduation season.

Moist cake is mixed with frosting, rolled into balls, dipped in smooth chocolate, and topped with colorful sprinkles and themed toppers.

Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cake pops are a guaranteed hit for grads of all ages.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Perfect for Celebrations: Easy to grab and enjoy at parties or ceremonies.
2. Festive and Fun: Custom toppers and sprinkles make them photo-ready.
3. Moist and Chocolatey: Cake and frosting combo coated in rich chocolate.
4. Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare a day or two before the event.
5. Customizable: Match colors and toppers to your graduate’s school or style.

What to Serve with Graduation Pop Cakes

1. Graduation Cupcakes: Complete the dessert display with themed cupcakes.
2. Fruit Platters: A light and colorful option to balance the sweets.
3. Sparkling Lemonade or Punch: Bright, refreshing drinks to toast the grads.
4. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Elegant and easy to pair.
5. Mini Sandwiches or Savory Snacks: Add contrast to your dessert table.

Ingredient Breakdown

Each ingredient helps create moist, easy-to-shape cake balls that coat smoothly and hold their decorations well:

1. Baked Cake: Crumbled base made from vanilla, chocolate, or boxed cake.
2. Frosting: Binds the cake crumbs together into smooth, rollable dough.
3. Chocolate Melts: Provides a smooth, even coating for each pop.
4. Sprinkles: Adds color, texture, and celebration flair.
5. Lollipop Sticks: Easy to serve and enjoy without the mess.
6. Toppers (Grad Caps & Tags): Decorate with printable or edible toppers.

Easy Graduation Pop Cakes

Yield: 24 cake pops

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Bite-sized cake pops coated in chocolate and topped with “Class of 2025” tags and sprinkles—perfect for a fun, mess-free graduation dessert.

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Ingredients

For the Cake Balls:

• 1 baked 9×13-inch cake (any flavor)
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup frosting (vanilla, chocolate, or cream cheese)

For the Coating:

• 2 cups chocolate candy melts or chopped chocolate
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)

For Decorating:

• Sprinkles in school colors
• Paper or fondant grad caps and “Class of 2025” tags
• Lollipop sticks or paper straws

Instructions

1. Crumble the Cake: Once completely cooled, crumble the baked cake into a large bowl until fine and even.
2. Mix in the Frosting: Add frosting a little at a time and mix with your hands until the mixture holds together like dough.
3. Roll and Chill: Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and chill for 1 hour.
4. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring in between. Stir in coconut oil if using.
5. Insert Sticks and Dip: Dip the tip of each stick into melted chocolate, then insert into each cake ball. Dip the whole pop into chocolate, gently tap off excess, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
6. Decorate: While still wet, top with sprinkles. Once the chocolate has set, add paper toppers or mini fondant grad caps.
7. Serve or Store: Let cake pops set completely. Serve on a platter or wrap individually as party favors.

Notes

1. Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
2. Freezing: Freeze undecorated cake balls for up to 1 month. Thaw before dipping.
3. Flavor Swaps: Try red velvet with cream cheese frosting or lemon with vanilla.
4. Color Coordination: Use candy melts and sprinkles in school colors.
5. Decoration Tip: Add a tiny candy tassel or piped detail on fondant caps.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 9026Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 286mgCarbohydrates: 2241gFiber: 1gSugar: 2137gProtein: 1g

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Wrapping it up

Graduation Pop Cakes are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate a milestone moment.

With rich cake, a crisp chocolate shell, and eye-catching decorations, they’re fun to make and even more fun to share.

Whether served on a dessert table or handed out as party favors, they’ll make your celebration a little sweeter—and a lot more memorable!