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Refreshing One in a Melon Watermelon Cake Pops

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These watermelon cake pops are a playful, refreshing summer treat combining juicy watermelon with moist cake crumbs, coated in white chocolate or candy melts for a fun and easy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh watermelon, diced and pureed
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) white or yellow cake mix
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) watermelon juice, freshly squeezed from puree
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate or candy melts (pink or red for decoration)
  • Sprinkles or crushed pistachios (optional)
  • 12–15 wooden popsicle sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Cut watermelon into chunks and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve if desired for smoother texture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup watermelon juice. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly pink.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  5. Cool cake completely on a wire rack. Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  6. Mix powdered sugar with a couple tablespoons of remaining watermelon juice to form a thick glaze.
  7. Gradually add glaze to cake crumbs, mixing gently until mixture holds together without crumbling.
  8. Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, place on parchment-lined tray, and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Melt white chocolate or candy melts in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  10. Dip tip of each wooden stick into melted coating, then insert halfway into each cake ball.
  11. Dip each cake pop into coating, letting excess drip off. Decorate immediately with sprinkles or crushed pistachios.
  12. Place pops upright in styrofoam block or stand and let coating harden completely, about 15 minutes at room temperature.

Notes

If coating thickens while dipping, warm it again in short bursts. Chill cake balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent falling apart. Adjust glaze amount to get the right moisture balance. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix; for dairy-free, use dairy-free candy melts. Variations include adding fresh mint or basil, or swapping watermelon with cantaloupe or honeydew.

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