These Grinch Cake Pops bring a little Dr. Seuss-inspired fun to your holiday dessert table. Soft, sweet cake is mixed with frosting, dipped in green candy coating, and finished with a single red heart.
I got on the cake pop bandwagon over 20 years ago when Bakerella introduced them on the internet, and they're a treat I love to make for special occasions. This Grinch version became a family favorite.
Quick Summary
- A Grinch-themed chocolate cake pop recipe that makes 30.
- The one step before dipping that helps your cake pops keep their shape.
- Step-by-step photos from crumbling the cake to adding the heart.
- Make-ahead and freezer storage so they're ready before the party.
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Key Ingredients for Holiday Cake Pops
- Chocolate cake: Baked, cooled, and crumbled into moist crumbs for the base.
- White frosting: Binds the cake crumbs together until the mixture is like a firm batter.
- Green candy melts: I use Wilton Candy Melts. They give the cake pops their Grinchy color and smooth coating.
- Red candy hearts: The little detail that turns a green cake pop into a Grinch.
- Oil: Optional, only if your. melted candy is too thick for dipping.
How to Make Grinch Cake Pops
Mix the crumbled chocolate cake and frosting together until it's like a firm batter.
Scoop and roll the mixture into 1½-inch balls.
Melt the candy melts, dip the tip of each lollipop stick in the melted candy, and push it into a cake ball. Let them set for at least an hour so they firm up before dipping.
Dip each cake pop until it's fully coated, stand it upright to harden, then add the red heart.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use vanilla cake mix instead of chocolate for a lighter base.
- Swap white frosting for cream cheese frosting if you prefer it tangy.
- Try white chocolate chips with food coloring in place of candy melts.
Variations on Grinch Cake Pops
- Roll in holiday sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Turn them into Grinch Cake Truffles by skipping the sticks and serving in mini liners.
- Make mini Grinch bites by rolling smaller balls and dipping them halfway in candy melts.
Tips for Making Cake Pops
- Stir the melted candy well for a smooth coating.
- Add the red heart before the coating hardens so it sticks well.
How to Store
Store cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the best texture, let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
Serve With
These Grinch Cake Pops make a fun addition to a Christmas dessert table. Pair them with my festive Grinch Mimosa, Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs, and Grinch Charcuterie Board for a full Grinch-themed holiday spread. They also make a sweet edible gift or party favor.
More Cake Pops and Holiday Treats
If you love making cake pops as much as I do, here are a few more to try.
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📖 Recipe
Grinch Cake Pops
Equipment
- 2 cup liquid measuring cup
- Cake pop wrappers and lollipop sticks
- Cake pop holder
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Ingredients
- 1 9x13 chocolate cake baked according to package, cooled, and crumbled
- 4 tablespoons white cake frosting
- 24 ounces green candy melts
- 30 red candy hearts
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the crumbled cake and frosting. Mix together until the cake becomes like firm batter.
- Scoop and shape cake mixture into 1-½" cake balls. Set aside.
- Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl as per the package instructions. Heat 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.
- Dip the lollipop stick into the melted green chocolate about a half inch. Then stick into the cake ball. Repeat for all the cake balls. Allow cake pops to set for at least 1 hour before dipping, giving them time to firm up and keep their shape.
- To coat the cake ball with the melted candy coating, take the first cake pops to receive their sticks and dip them into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Place upright in a cake pop holder or foam base to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Add a dab of melted chocolate to the back of the red candy heart and place offset from the top of the cake pop.
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