These Baseball Cake Pops are soft, chewy, and full of rich vanilla and chocolate flavor. They’re the perfect treat to enjoy while watching your favorite team play with friends and kids!

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Let me tell you something funny because these Baseball Cake Pops almost didn’t make it to the party. Not because they were difficult to make but because my nephew kept “taste testing” them so he was being a sneaky little guy.It all began when I got a last-minute call and someone said, “Hey, can you bring something cute and baseball-themed?” So I said sure although I had a moment of panic and two Pinterest fails happened right after goodbye cookie stadium but luckily these cake pops ended up saving the day.

Have you ever crumbled an entire cake with your bare hands? It’s strangely satisfying and honestly feels like therapy except it tastes way better.The best part is that you don’t need to be an expert because you can just use boxed cake mix and canned frosting and even a microwave if that works for you so no worries at all since no one’s judging.

And if your “baseballs” turn out looking more like bumpy planets the first time that’s totally okay because the red stitching covers a lot so even mine looked more like softballs at first but they still disappeared before I could even say “extra innings.”So whether you’ve got a sports party coming up or a Little League celebration or maybe you’re just in the mood for something sweet and sporty these cake pops are definitely a home run. Let me know if you want it turned into a blog intro or paired with a recipe!

How to Make Baseball Cake Pops

Step 1

Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake as instructed on the box. Once it’s fully baked, let it cool completely this is super important! You don’t want hot cake melting your frosting.
Crumble the Cake: After the cake cools, crumble it into fine crumbs in a large bowl. You can use your hands or a food processor.

Step 2

Mix with Frosting: Add 1 ½ cups of frosting to the crumbs. Use a spoon or your hands to mix until you get a dough-like texture that can hold its shape when rolled.
Shape the Balls: Scoop a tablespoon of the cake mixture and roll it into a ball. Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the mix is used.

Step 3

Chill the Cake Balls: Put the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or the fridge for an hour, to firm them up.
Insert the Sticks: Melt a small amount of candy melts. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then push it halfway into each cake ball. This helps the sticks stay in place.

Step 4

Dip the Cake Pops: Melt the rest of the white candy melts in a bowl. Dip each cake pop in, coating it fully. Gently tap off any excess.
Decorate Like Baseballs: Once the coating is dry, use red decorating gel or red melted candy melts in a piping bag to draw the baseball stitching lines.

Let Them Set: Stick the pops upright in a foam block or a cup with rice to dry completely before serving.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Electric mixer or whisk
Baking pan
Lollipop sticks
Spoon or cookie scoop
Foam block or stand for drying the cake pops
Small piping bag or squeeze bottle for decorating
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking parchment or wax paper

Best Tips

Keep It Cool: Make sure your cake balls are chilled before dipping. Warm cake will fall apart in the candy coating.
Thin the Coating: If your candy melts are too thick, add a little vegetable shortening to smooth them out.
Use the Right Dipping Technique: Dip straight down and up to keep the coating smooth. Don’t swirl!

What To Eat With Baseball Cake Pops

These cake pops are fantastic on their own, but if you’re making a full party spread, they pair well with popcorn, mini sliders, pretzels, and fruit skewers. A fun baseball-themed table can include hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade to give it a real game-day vibe. For drinks, go for root beer floats or sports drinks to keep the fun going. Kids especially love having cake pops with ice cream!

FAQ

Can I make these cake pops without lollipop sticks?

Yes! You can simply make cake balls and place them in mini cupcake liners.

Can I use homemade cake and frosting?

Absolutely. Just make sure the cake is moist and the frosting is creamy.

My cake pops keep falling off the stick—help!

Make sure the stick is dipped in candy melt before inserting and that the balls are cold enough.

Can I skip the decorating part?

You can! They’ll still taste amazing, but the baseball look is what makes them extra special.

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Baseball Cake Pops

Recipe by MahaCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

150

kcal

Total time

hour

minutes

These Baseball Cake Pops are fun, bite-sized treats made from crumbled cake and frosting, coated in white chocolate, and decorated to look like mini baseballs—perfect for parties, game days, or any sports-themed celebration!

Ingredients

1 box of cake mix any flavor – vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet works great!
Ingredients listed on the cake mix box usually eggs, oil, and water
1 can of frosting about 1 ½ cups
2 cups white candy melts or white chocolate chips
Red decorating gel or melted red candy melts for stitching
Lollipop sticks

Directions

Step 1
Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake as instructed on the box. Once it’s fully baked, let it cool completely this is super important! You don’t want hot cake melting your frosting.
Crumble the Cake: After the cake cools, crumble it into fine crumbs in a large bowl. You can use your hands or a food processor.
Step 2
Mix with Frosting: Add 1 ½ cups of frosting to the crumbs. Use a spoon or your hands to mix until you get a dough-like texture that can hold its shape when rolled.
Shape the Balls: Scoop a tablespoon of the cake mixture and roll it into a ball. Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the mix is used.
Step 3
Chill the Cake Balls: Put the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or the fridge for an hour, to firm them up.
Insert the Sticks: Melt a small amount of candy melts. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then push it halfway into each cake ball. This helps the sticks stay in place.
Step 4
Dip the Cake Pops: Melt the rest of the white candy melts in a bowl. Dip each cake pop in, coating it fully. Gently tap off any excess.
Decorate Like Baseballs: Once the coating is dry, use red decorating gel or red melted candy melts in a piping bag to draw the baseball stitching lines.
Let Them Set: Stick the pops upright in a foam block or a cup with rice to dry completely before serving.

Notes

Chill thoroughly before dipping to prevent cake pops from falling apart in the coating.
Decorating tip: Practice the baseball stitching on parchment paper before applying to the cake pops.
Freeze for longer storage: Wrap each cake pop in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 1 month.
To serve upright: Use a foam block or fill a jar with rice or sugar to hold the sticks.
Let coating set completely before serving or packaging to avoid smudging the design.