Flamin Hot Sweet Tea Cake Pops (Printer View)
Sweet tea cake balls dipped in chocolate, rolled in spicy chip crumble, and decorated with playful monster accents.
# Components:
→ Sweet Tea Cake
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ½ cup strong brewed sweet tea, cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Cake Pop Mixture
10 - 1 ½ cups prepared sweet tea cake, crumbled
11 - ⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
→ Decoration
13 - 12 ounces white chocolate or candy melts
14 - ½ cup Flamin Hot chips, finely crushed
15 - Candy eyes
16 - Colored sprinkles
17 - 24 cake pop sticks
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture in alternating batches with the cooled sweet tea. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest until evenly combined.
05 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 27 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely before proceeding.
06 - Crumble the cooled cake and combine with softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix until the blend forms a pliable, cohesive dough.
07 - Roll the mixture into 24 uniform balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes to set.
08 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, following package instructions for proper melting.
09 - Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into melted chocolate and insert halfway into each chilled cake ball to help secure.
10 - Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately decorate with crushed Flamin Hot chips, candy eyes, and assorted sprinkles for a monster-themed finish.
11 - Stand decorated cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand and allow coating to set until hardened.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique combination of sweet, spicy, and crunchy flavors
- Fun monster decorations great for celebrations
02 -
- Flamin Hot chips may contain milk and other allergens—always check ingredient labels
- These cake pops are vegetarian but not vegan due to eggs and dairy
03 -
- Add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat
- Try using milk or dark chocolate for a different color and flavor contrast