Best 7 Carrot Cake Cake Pops Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Carrot Cake Cake Pops, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake into bite-sized, cake-on-a-stick goodness. These cake pops are not only visually appealing but also a burst of flavor in every bite.

The Carrot Cake Cake Pops recipe features a moist and fluffy carrot cake base, studded with grated carrots, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. The cake batter is transformed into cake pops, dipped in a creamy and luscious cream cheese frosting, and then rolled in a variety of colorful sprinkles or chopped nuts for an extra touch of fun and texture.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect cake pops every time. It also includes variations and suggestions for customizing the cake pops with different frosting flavors, toppings, and decorations, making them perfect for any occasion.

So, let's embark on a culinary journey and create these Carrot Cake Cake Pops that are sure to be a hit at your next party, potluck, or as a sweet treat for yourself and loved ones.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE POPS



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Anyone can make chocolate or vanilla cake pops, but you know the really impressive pop is a Carrot Cake Pop! Grated carrot is mixed with the Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix and baked. Then it's time to crumble the baked caked and add the Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting to create these carrot cake balls. All that's left is to dip the cake balls into a melted candy coating and get ready for the perfect bite of carrot cake, all in one. If you're this good with carrot cake, what else can you turn into a cake pop?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting (from 1-lb container)
4 cups white candy melts or coating wafers (24 oz)
2 tablespoons shortening
50 paper lollipop sticks
1 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
Block of plastic foam

Steps:

  • Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs and adding grated carrot. Cool. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add frosting; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm; keep refrigerated.
  • In microwavable bowl, microwave candy melts and shortening uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 minutes, then in 15-second intervals, until melted; stir until smooth. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into melted candy and insert stick into 1 cake ball no more than halfway. Repeat. Return cake pops to cookie sheet. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Remove from refrigerator a few at a time. Dip each cake ball into melted candy to cover; tap off excess. Immediately dip top in walnuts, pressing to adhere. Poke opposite end of stick into foam block. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

CARROT CAKE POPS



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These aren't garden-variety carrots: They're carrot cakes! To make the veggie lookalikes, we mixed crumbled carrot cake and cream cheese frosting, formed it into logs, then coated the faux carrots in orange candy melts. The finishing touches: some scratches for texture, a little cocoa powder for dirt and a green licorice stem.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 to 15 carrot cake pops

Number Of Ingredients 7

Cooking spray
1 15- to 16-ounce box carrot cake mix (plus required ingredients)
1 cup cream cheese frosting
2 12-ounce bags orange candy melts
6 red candy melts
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Green apple licorice, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray. Prepare the cake mix, pour into the prepared pan and bake as directed. Let cool.
  • Crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add the frosting and mix with your hands until well combined. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • With damp hands, form the crumbled cake mixture into 12 to 15 compact carrot-shaped logs, about 8 inches long. Put on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Carefully insert a skewer into each carrot, reshaping as needed. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt the orange and red candy melts together in a large bowl in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth.
  • Transfer the melted candy to a shallow baking dish. Working quickly, dip the cake pops in the candy melts, turning to coat, then return to the baking sheet to set.
  • Once set, use a skewer or toothpick to etch horizontal lines in the coating.
  • Brush the carrots with cocoa powder, making sure it gets into the etched lines.
  • Remove the skewers from the carrots. Use extra melted candy to attach a piece of green licorice to each; let set.

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Carrot Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: carrot, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, allspice, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, large eggs, vegetable oil, raisin, crushed pineapple, unsalted butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, walnuts

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups carrot, hand-grated
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisin
1 cup crushed pineapple, canned
1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks) room temperature
12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups walnuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
  • With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
  • With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
  • In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
  • Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
  • Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
  • Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
  • Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
  • Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 63 grams

CARROT CAKE CAKE POPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Carrot Cake Cake Pops Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: carrot cake, brigadeiroes, condensed milk, chocolate bar, sprinkles

Provided by Teddy Villa

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 carrot cake
10 brigadeiroes
condensed milk
1 chocolate bar, melted
sprinkles

Steps:

  • Break the cake into a large bowl, crumble it until it is in fine crumbs.
  • Add sweet condensed milk and mix until you form a dough.
  • Open a small amount of dough and cover one brigadeiro in it, rolling until you form a ball.
  • Add one stick into each ball and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Dip your cake pops into melted chocolate, covering them.
  • Let it rest and add some sprinkles on them.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 16 grams

VANILLA 'BOX' CAKE POPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Vanilla 'Box' Cake Pops Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow cake mix, vanilla frosting, white chocolate, sprinkles, lollipop stick

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 oz yellow cake mix, prepared according to package instructions, cooled
½ cup vanilla frosting
2 cups white chocolate, plus 2 tablespoons, melted, divided
sprinkles, for decoration, optional
24 sticks lollipop stick

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, crumble the cake into fine uniform crumbs. Add the vanilla frosting and mix thoroughly.
  • Press the cake mixture into an ice cube tray. Dip the lollipop sticks into 2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate, then stick them into the center of each cake pop inside the ice cube tray.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
  • Use a butter knife or offset spatula to loosen the cake pops from the ice cube tray. Pull out the cake pops.
  • Dip each cake pop in the remaining melted white chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 18 grams

CHICKADEE CAKE POPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chickadee Cake Pops Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, yellow cake mix, large eggs, water, vegetable oil, McCormick® Pure Almond Extract, vanilla buttercream frosting, yellow candy melts, yellow and orange circular sprinkle, yellow candy, black cookie icing, cake pop sticks, glas, dried white rice

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Desserts

Yield 20 pops

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons McCormick® Pure Almond Extract, divided
½ cup vanilla buttercream frosting, plus more as needed
16 oz yellow candy melts
yellow and orange circular sprinkle
yellow candy
black cookie icing
20 cake pop sticks
glas
dried white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Break apart the cake into a large bowl until finely crumbled. Add the buttercream and remaining ½ teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract, and mix until the crumbs hold together when pressed between your hands. Divide the mixture into approximately 20 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Dip the cake pop sticks in the buttercream, then stick in the center of each ball. Freeze the cake pops for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Decorate the cake pops: Fill a glass to the top with dried rice.
  • Add the yellow candy melts to a medium bowl and melt according to the package instructions.
  • Working in batches, dip the frozen cake pops in the melted candy, coating completely all the way to where the cake and stick meet. Place the sticks in the glass of dried rice and let the chocolate harden completely, 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the candy melts have hardened, dip a toothpick in the melted candy and stick the orange and yellow sprinkles and yellow candies onto the pops to look like beaks, feathers, and feet. Dip another toothpick into the black icing and dollop small eyes onto the cake pops. Let harden for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

CARROT CAKE POPS



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Have some family fun making these carrot cake pops. Add pretzels to make the antlers and a sugar-coated chocolate red nose to complete your reindeers

Provided by Cate Dixon

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

60ml vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin
50g natural Greek yogurt
1 egg, lightly beaten
90g dark brown soft sugar
100g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cloves
1 carrot, finely grated
50g softened butter
100g icing sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
350g milk chocolate, broken into chunks
12 red sugar-coated chocolates
12 salted pretzels, halved
12 lollipop sticks

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil a 20 x 5cm deep square tin and line with baking parchment. Mix all the ingredients for the cake together in a large bowl until well-combined. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 mins until golden, slightly risen and a skewer comes out cleanly when inserted in the middle. Set aside to cool completely in the tin.
  • Meanwhile, beat the ingredients for the icing together with an electric whisk for 5 mins until pale and fluffy.
  • Crumble the cooled cake into the bowl with the icing and beat with an electric whisk until the mixture comes together. Shape into 12 even-sized balls and place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Chill the balls in the fridge for 30 mins to help them firm up.
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the base of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir until smooth and glossy, then remove from the heat. Push a lollipop stick into each cake ball and dip in the chocolate, using a spoon to help you coat the ball if needed. Carefully lay on the lined tray and stick a red sugar-coated chocolate on the front of each cake pop for a nose. Stick two pretzel halves into the top for antlers, then leave until the chocolate is fully set. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for five days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Carrots: Fresh carrots will give your carrot cake pops the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to use organic carrots for the best results.
  • Grate the Carrots Finely: Grating the carrots finely will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake pops and give them a smooth texture.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Together: This will help to create a light and fluffy batter.
  • Add the Eggs One at a Time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake pops tough.
  • Chill the Batter: Chilling the batter for at least 30 minutes will help it to firm up and make it easier to work with.
  • Use a Cookie Scoop: A cookie scoop will help you to make evenly sized cake pops.
  • Roll the Cake Pops in Melted Chocolate: This will help to give them a smooth and shiny coating.
  • Decorate the Cake Pops: You can decorate the cake pops with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other decorations of your choice.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake cake pops are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can create beautiful and delicious carrot cake cake pops that will impress your friends and family.

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