Chocolate-Orange Cake Pops Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Orange Cake Pops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from 1 large orange); Zest of 1 large orange; 3 cups powdered sugar3 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; Orange food coloring, as needed; Two 12-ounce bags bittersweet (70 percent) chocolate chips; 5 tablespoons safflower oil; Orange and white sprinkles, for decoration; Special equipment: 36 popsicle sticks

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from 1 large orange)
Zest of 1 large orange
3 cups powdered sugar3 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
Orange food coloring, as needed
Two 12-ounce bags bittersweet (70 percent) chocolate chips
5 tablespoons safflower oil
Orange and white sprinkles, for decoration
Special equipment: 36 popsicle sticks

1
For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 11- by 8-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Lay a piece of parchment paper over the baking sheet allowing the excess to fall over the sides.
4
Spray the parchment paper with the cooking spray.
5
Set aside.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
7
Set aside.
8
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
9
Beat in the eggs, one at a time until smooth.
10
Add the mascarpone cheese, orange juice and zest.
11
Mix until well combined.
12
Gradually add the flour mixture until combined.
13
Scrape the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading the batter to the edges.
14
Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes.
15
Cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
16
Using the excess parchment to lift, carefully remove the cake from the baking sheet and cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
17
For the frosting: While the cake is cooling, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract and butter in a medium bowl.
18
Using an electric hand mixer, combine the ingredients until smooth, adding more milk if needed (the frosting should be stiff).
19
Gradually add the orange food coloring until desired color.
20
Cut the cooled cake in half.
21
Using a serrated knife, trim the top layer of cake halves to make a flat surface.
22
Spread the frosting over one half of the cake.
23
Top with the other cake half.
24
Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the frosting has set.
25
For the chocolate: Combine the chocolate and safflower oil in a small bowl and place over a saucepan of barely simmering water.
26
Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
27
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
28
Cut the cake into 1 1/4-inch squares.
29
Insert a popsicle stick into the end of each cake square.
30
Dip the cake squares into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess chocolate.
31
Decorate with sprinkles and place on the prepared baking sheet.
32
Repeat with the rest of the cake squares.
33
Refrigerate the pops until the chocolate has set, 1 to 2 hours.

1590

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Orange Cake Pops falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Orange Cake Pops

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