No need to worry about melting with these fun Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops! Fun for birthdays and Summer parties! #DoveTastemaker #cakepops
Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
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August is a busy month in the Love Bakes Good Cakes house. School will be resuming – which is always fun readjusting to schedules and routines (note the slight sarcasm) … and Elijah will be turning 18 years old. As I look back over 18 years, I can’t help but think how fast it has come and gone. They say don’t blink …… because it seems like life happens in a blink of an eye. Man, it does.
I really don’t want the lazy days of Summer to end. To be honest, I like sleeping in until 6 or 7 am. Y’all know 5 am comes too early.
Back to school
When thinking about back to school and Elijah’s birthday, I wanted to make something to help us hold onto Summer just a little bit longer. I had some leftover mini ice cream cones from our recent pool party and sure, I could have used them for ice cream …. but I wanted something more fun! Gotta squeeze that last little bit of Summer in, ya know?! Ok, well technically I still used them for ice cream … just not normal ice cream! 🙂
A few years ago, I had some Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops at a party so I thought I would try to recreate them! They’re perfect for birthdays and Summer parties … and best of all?! They don’t melt and drip all over your hands!! 🙂 Plus, people love to talk about them! They are kinda cute, don’t you think?!
There you have it! Easy and super cute! 🙂
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Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
Ingredients
- 1 box your favorite cake mix (I used dark chocolate) 15.25 oz. your favorite cake mix (I used dark chocolate)
- Ingredients listed on box to prepare the cake mix
- 1 can your favorite canned frosting (I used dark chocolate) 16 oz.
- 1 box mini ice cream cones (you will only need 15 from the box) 1.6 oz.
- 1 package Wilton candy melts (I used Colorburst Brights) 12 oz.
- 15 – 17 pieces DOVE Dark Chocolate Silky Smooth Promises from a 9.5 oz. bag
- 15 red button-shaped candy-coated chocolate pieces
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the cake mix using the ingredients listed on the box. Allow cake to cool completely.
- Crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add about half of the can of frosting and mix well. You want the mixture to stick together without being "goopy." You may need to add more or less depending on your cake and preference. Using a small cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon, make 15 cake balls and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about an hour. With the remaining cake mix, stuff 15 ice cream cones and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package directions. Dip just the top of the open end of the cone into the melted candy (carefully, as not to lose any of the cake inside) and immediately dip the bottom of one of the cake balls into the candy melts. "Glue" the cake ball onto the top of the ice cream cone and set aside to completely set. Repeat with remaining cake pops.
- Once the cake pops have set completely, re-melt the candy melts in the bowl and dip the cake ball into the candy, completely covering the cake ball. Allow excess to drip off. Set upright and allow the candy to harden. Repeat with remaining cake pops.
- Place the DOVE Dark Chocolates in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave in 10-15 second increments until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Spoon a small amount of the chocolate over the top of the cake pop. Using the back of the spoon, form the chocolate to look like chocolate syrup. Immediately insert a red button candy on the top and add a few sprinkles. Set upright and allow the candy to completely harden. Repeat with remaining cake pops.
Notes
- You can always make cake pops on sticks if you prefer.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on July 30, 2014. Updated on April 30, 2021.
So cute!
Love these! What a cute idea; can't wait to try it out!
These are almost too cute to eat!
These are too adorable! I love them. They look so good too! Thanks for sharing at Mz Helen's Full Plate!
These look wonderful! Such a cute idea! I'd love for you to link this up at my weekly link party. Hope to see you there! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-101.html
Those are so adorable Jamie, and perfect portion control, LOL!! Happy Birthday Elijah! 🙂
These are so cute, they don't even look real! Great job! I would be honored if you would come share this awesome tip at Pin Your Friday Favorite! The party goes live tonight @ 10pm EST.
-Army Wife to Suburban Life
These are FABULOUS, Jamie! What an adorable idea!!!
Those are almost too cute to eat! What a clever idea! I bet they were a huge hit! Thanks for linking them up with us at Foodie Fridays…we're happy to have you join us!
Stopping by from Foodie Fridays. These are SO adorable! Love this idea
Way too cute! Pinned. Thank you~
Very nice, Jamie. Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
These adorable cake pops just scream "Summer"! What a great way to say goodbye to summer, and perfect for a party! I would love if you would share at my new link party, Celebrate it! It's all about celebrating everyday life! http://bit.ly/1pvB5ki
Hope to see you there!
Jamie, these are adorable! I know how you feel about summer coming to an end and turning 18…mine turns it in November! It really does fly by so fast. I'm sure everyone loved these at the party and made some special memories too. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Just the cuties thing. Can't wait to share this with my little baker, she might want to make it for her birthday. Pinned.
so so cute!! I love them!! YOU are featured today over at Nap-Time Creations for the party features.. come on over and check it out!!!
These are SO cute! I love the idea so much.
Very cute! You've done a fantastic job decorating them, Jamie!
I've always wanted to make these, but for some reason never have.
Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo. The party will resume tomorrow.
Such a cute & clever idea. We have been inspired to include your cake pops in our blog post '10 Party Ideas Kids will Love'. Links back to this post and website mention have been included. You can find a copy of the blog post here – https://www.billylids.com.au/blog/item/38-10-party-ideas-kids-will-love.html Thank you.. Penny
Adorable! I don't think I've ever seen mini cones in the store. Where did you purchase yours? Thanks!
I found mine at Walmart – but they should be available in most larger grocery stores next to the regular size cones! I hope you find them – these little treats are awesome!! 🙂
Can I make these a day ahead? Will the cones get soggy in the fridge overnight?
I love these so much. Like, I was so enamored with these that I finally had to make them over the holidays. They were such a huge hit, it’s the only dessert that everyone demolished. I added a touch of extra salt to the cake ball dough to add a bit of balance to all the sweetness. The little cones I found on Amazon. Still in love with how these look. One tip: Don’t try to move a platter full of these at a time, because they are balanced on a tiny cone bottom. Move them one at a time. (Don’t ask me how I know haha.)