Best 3 Carrot Cake Pops Recipes

Carrot cake pops are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of classic carrot cake with the fun and convenience of a cake pop. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a special snack. They are made with a combination of grated carrots, cake mix, and cream cheese, then rolled into balls and coated in a sweet glaze. With endless possibilities for decoration, carrot cake pops are a creative and delicious way to enjoy a classic dessert.

Here are our top 3 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

Ingredients

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 ICE POPS

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This recipe can be varied a few different ways.

Provided by Jenna

Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Popsicle Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vanilla ice cream
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Combine baby carrots, milk, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg in a blender; blend until smooth. Add ice cream and continue blending until evenly mixed.
Pour carrot mixture into molds and freeze until slushy, about 1 hour.
Remove from freezer and stir in walnuts evenly; insert pop sticks and freeze until solid, 3 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 171.1 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CARROT CAKE CAKE POPS RECIPE BY TASTY

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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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

To make sure your cake pops are moist and delicious, use a carrot cake mix that is fresh and of good quality.
Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake pop.
Gradually add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the mixture from curdling.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake pop.
When baking the carrot cake, be sure to insert a toothpick into the center of the cake to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out clean when the cake is done.
Allow the carrot cake to cool completely before crumbling it into the cake pop mixture.
When dipping the cake pops into the melted chocolate, use a spoon to carefully coat the entire cake pop. Be sure to let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the cake pop on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle the cake pops with your desired toppings immediately after dipping them in the chocolate. This will help to ensure that the toppings stick to the cake pops.
Place the cake pops in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to firm up the chocolate and make the cake pops easier to handle.

Conclusion:

Carrot 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 few simple tips, you can make perfect carrot cake pops that will be enjoyed by everyone.