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    Home » Recipes » Party Food

    Gold Cake Pops

    Published: Mar 5, 2015 · Modified: Sep 19, 2021 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    These Gold Doubloon Cake Pops are a festive St. Patrick's Day treat.
    Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
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    These chocolate covered gold Cake Pops are a breeze to make and all the kids will love them! They are great for St. Patrick's Day, Pirate birthday or a Retirement Party. via @jugglingactmamaThese chocolate covered gold Cake Pops are a breeze to make and all the kids will love them! They are great for St. Patrick's Day, Pirate birthday or a Retirement Party. via @jugglingactmamaThese chocolate covered gold Cake Pops are a breeze to make and all the kids will love them! They are great for St. Patrick's Day, Pirate birthday or a Retirement Party. via @jugglingactmamaThese chocolate covered gold Cake Pops are a breeze to make and all the kids will love them! They are great for St. Patrick's Day, Pirate birthday or a Retirement Party. via @jugglingactmama

    These chocolate covered gold Cake Pops are a breeze to make and all the kids will love them! They are great for St. Patrick's Day, Pirate birthday or a Retirement Party.

    Gold Doubloon Cake Pops in a parfait dish and on a cake plate.
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    • Equipment
    • 🔪Instructions
    • ⏲️ Storage
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
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    • Gold Doubloon Cake Pops
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    These Gold Cake Pops are a breeze to make and everyone will love them!

    I looked all over for the gold coins and finally found them in the bulk food section of my grocery store. If you can't find them in a local store, order them online instead.

    You can use this same method using different cake flavors or even brownies like our Brownie Truffles or Red Velvet Cake Balls.

    Gold cake pops on a white cake plate and in a parfait dish next to gold coin candies.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • baked sheet cake, any flavor
    • frosting
    • Chocolate Candy Wafers
    • Gold Coin Candies
    • mixed Gold Sprinkles

    Equipment

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    • Stand Mixer
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Lollipop/Cake pop sticks
    • Mixing Bowls
    Process collage.

    🔪Instructions

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    1. Start with a completely cooled bake. Cut it in half and add the frosting to a stand mixer.
    2. Use a paddle attachment to mix the cake and frosting into a play-doh consistency.
    3. Measure out 1 tablespoon of the mixture to make your cake balls. Roll smooth and refrigerate while melting the chocolate wafers.
    4. Melt the chocolate wafers according the directions until it's 100% melted and completely smooth.
    How to Make Homemade Cake Pops - hand rolling cake pops and placing them on a baking sheet.

    Cake Pops

    1. For the cake pops, dip the stick into the melted chocolate and then insert into the cake ball.
    2. Dip the cake pop and then stand it with the cake pop down, candy apple style, to dry.
    3. You want a flat bottom to create what will become a flat top. When all your pops are done, dip the flat bottom into the chocolate and dip a gold coin edge and attach the two together.
    4. Spoon the gold sprinkles over top to cover the wet chocolate. You'll have to work quickly before it hardens. Stand up to dry.

    Truffles

    1. For the truffles, dip a gold coin into the melted chocolate and press it into the cake ball.
    2. When you've added the coins to the ball, use the coin as a handle and carefully dip into the melted chocolate.
    3. Tap off the excess and place down on wax paper. Spoon over the gold sprinkles from the top.
    4. Allow to completely dry.
    Gold cake pops on sticks and on a white cake plate with gold coin candies.

    ⏲️ Storage

    The best way to keep these is to put them in an airtight container, not a plastic bag. The chocolate coating is best when it is not touching anything. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    This is an easy St. Patrick's Day Cake Pop idea or you can use it for a Jake and the Neverland Pirates themed party. They would also be great to celebrate a promotion or retirement.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    • Baileys Chocolate Truffles
    • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake Balls
    • Red Velvet Cake Balls
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    Horizontal image of chocolate dipped gold cake pops with gold coin candies.

    📋 Recipe

    Not ready to make it yet? Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Fun Gold Coins topped Cake Pops for my boy's Jack and the Neverland Pirate Party

    Gold Doubloon Cake Pops

    These Gold Doubloon Cake Pops are a festive St. Patrick's Day treat.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gold cake pops
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Lollipop/Cake pop sticks
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • ½ of a 9x13 sheet cake
    • 2 Tblsp frosting
    • Chocolate Candy Wafers
    • Gold Coin Candies
    • Lollipop sticks
    • mixed Gold Sprinkles
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    Instructions

    • Bake your cake and let it cool completely. Cut the cake in half and add the frosting to a stand mixer.
    • Use a paddle attachment to mix the cake and frosting into a play-doh consistency.
    • Measure out 1 tablespoon of the mixture to make your cake balls. Roll smooth and refrigerate while melting the chocolate wafers.
    • Melt the chocolate wafers according the directions until it's 100% melted and completely smooth.

    Cake Pops

    • For the cake pops, dip the stick into the melted chocolate and then insert into the cake ball.
    • Dip the cake pop and then stand it with the cake pop down, candy apple style, to dry.
    • You want a flat bottom to create what will become a flat top. When all your pops are done, dip the flat bottom into the chocolate and dip a gold coin edge and attach the two together.
    • Spoon the gold sprinkles over top to cover the wet chocolate. You'll have to work quickly before it hardens. Stand up to dry.

    Truffles

    • For the truffles, dip a gold coin into the melted chocolate and press it into the cake ball.
    • When you've added the coins to the ball, use the coin as a handle and carefully dip into the melted chocolate.
    • Tap off the excess and place down on wax paper. Spoon over the gold sprinkles from the top.
    • Allow to completely dry.

    Notes

    Store gold cake pops and truffles in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    About the Author: Karyn is the baker and photographer at Pint Sized Baker. She enjoys making fun, quick, and semi-homemade treats as well as more challenging recipes like fresh bread, pastries and pies.

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    1. keri @ shaken together says

      March 05, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      These are SO fun - I absolutely LOVE all the fun gold sprinkly toppings!!

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    2. Mai T. says

      March 10, 2015 at 6:18 am

      These look super cute! I bet they taste like heaven, also. Must try them out for my boyfriend's birthday.

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    3. Beverly says

      February 25, 2017 at 8:29 pm

      Your gold doubloon cake pops are so adorable. Love them.
      Thanks for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Hope you come back next week so I can stop by again.
      Bev

      Reply

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