Love Twinkies? Then you need to try this Twinkie cake pops recipe. Unlike most cake pops which are a hassle to make, this no bake cake balls recipe is quick and simple to put together. The flavor of this tasty cake pop recipe is similar to strawberry shortcake! Keep reading to learn how to make this easy no bake cake balls recipe.
Cake pops are so much fun to eat, but they can be a bit of a pain to get the consistency right. I discovered an easy way to make cake pops that always turn out just right. In place of the cake and icing – just use store-bought Twinkies! Twinkie Cake Pops are simple to make. It’s a great activity to do with your kids on a rainy day.
If you have never heard of them before, cake pops are little balls of cake and icing mixed together, then dipped in white chocolate. It’s a little bit of cake-y goodness on a stick. So much fun! My kids love it when I make cake pops for parties. None of us can ever seem to stop at eating just one!
One downside to making cake pops the regular way is that they can be time-consuming to make. First you have to bake the cake, then let it cool. Then you have to crumble it and mix it with icing. Then you have to freeze them so they stick together when you coat them in the chocolate.
An Easy No Bake Cake Pops Recipe!
Awhile ago, it occurred to me that I could make the process a little bit quicker if I used Twinkies instead of making the cake myself. So I tried it and to my delight, this no bake cake pops recipe was the perfect ratio of cake to icing to make the little balls stick together.
For this post, I decided to jazz things up a bit and add some real fruit spread to my Twinkie Cake Pops. It ended up tasting a little bit like strawberry shortcake on a stick. Yum! You could certainly use whatever flavor of fruit spread you like in this no bake cake pops recipe. I think I might try blueberry the next time I make it!
Ingredients Needed for this Twinkie Cake Pops Recipe
- 1 box of Twinkies, 10 count
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tbs Polaner All Fruit Spread (I used Strawberry)
- 1 Bag Wilton Candy Melts in the color of your choice
- Sprinkles
- Lollipop Sticks
Wilton Yellow Candy Melts
Wilton 6-Inch Lollipop SticksWilton Rainbow Sprinkles
Easy No Bake Cake Balls Recipe Instructions
In a large bowl, mash the Twinkies. Add the fruit spread and use your hands to mix until everything is evenly combined and there are no noticeable chunks of Twinkies left.
Use a cookie scoop (or your hands) to form into small balls. Place the cake balls on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and freeze for a half hour.
If you don’t want to get your hands messy rolling the balls, you can also use this fun silicone cake pop mold. Just fill it and pop it in the freezer for easy, no fuss cake balls!
If you aren’t using a silicone cake pop mold, stick a lollipop stick in each cake ball and return to the freezer for at least an additional half hour.
Melt the candy melts according to package instructions. Dip each cake ball into the melted white chocolate, coating completely.
Wilton Candy Melts Candy Melting Pot
I like to use a Wilton Chocolate Melting Pot to keep the chocolate warm. I used to melt chocolate in the microwave but it eventually cools down and needs to be re-heated. Using this electric chocolate melting post keeps the chocolate warm the entire time.
Allow the excess candy coating to drip back into the bowl. (I find it helpful to work with 3-4 at a time, leaving the rest in the freezer until I am ready for them. This way they don’t get too soft or fall off the stick.)
Quickly shake sprinkles over the top of each cake pop, then poke each stick into a cake pop stand to allow the cake pops to remain upright while they harden completely.
Alternately, you can make a homemade cake pop stand from a styrofoam block covered with plastic wrap. Just poke each cake pop into the block and it will hold them upright while the chocolate cools and hardens. Just replace the plastic wrap on your homemade cake pop stand each time you make a new batch.
Store your Twinkie cake pops in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If you want to make smaller or larger quantities of cake pops, the ratio is 1 Twinkie to 1/2 Tbs. fruit spread. For planning purposes, each Twinkie makes approximately 2 cake pops. From a box of 10 Twinkies, I was able to get 24 cake pops.
More Twinkies Recipes…
For more recipes like this no bake cake pops recipe, be sure to check out this fun Twinkie cookbook that is filled with all sorts of delicious recipes that you can make using Twinkies.
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What a fun project I bet the kids would love to partake in making these too. I haven’t had a twinkie since I was a kid now I could go for one!!
Those are so darn cute. I love how they came out!
MMMM they look good and a great tutorial!! Thanks!
These are perfect for the kids and I to make! Pinned to my Dessert Board. Thanks
Thank you for the pin Debbie! I appreciate it.
Those look amazing and so simple. Great pics to follow.
WOW how easy is that!! I can’t wait to try this with the little ones. I am always looking for something quick, easy and hands on for them. This is perfect!!
These came out adorable!
Oh my goodness that is brilliant! I can skip making the cake – love this!
Oh my goodness! Twinkies and cake pops, what a fun treat!! I’m making these soon.
Now that is awesome! Will definitely have to try making them!
This looks delicious. My boys would absolutely love this.
This is such a great idea! Who doesn’t love Twinkies?
What a cute idea! Love this idea
Oh my gosh, Twinkies? Cake Pops? Sprinkles? Sign me up. My daughter just asked me the other day when we’d be making cake pops again….. Hmmmmm.
How cute is that and so quick and easy. I loved the picture of your daughter she is so cute and it looks like she is holding sunshine. 🙂
You’ve made it look so easy! Very nice! I’d love one please!
My bestie makes cakepops she was trying to teach me how but baking the cake and crumbling it sounded like way to much. I love the twinkie idea maybe mix with some chocolate spread for choco cakes yummy
This sounds AMAZING! And so much easier than making cake pops. I definitely need to try making these with my daughter.
I have had a cake pop maker in my kitchen for over two yeas that is still in the box. This is a much easier plan!!
I’m going to have to try this!
This is brilliant! I would have never thought to use a Twinkie like this. I love the look of the finished pops.
I never thought of using a Twinkie in a non-Twinkie preserved shape! This is pretty fun!
What a great idea! This is really a great way to spend time with my little ones and have a fun day with something we can share after – and not have the big mess we had when we tried to do cake pops from scratch! I love it!
Oh so cool. I love cake pops and a twinkie one, oh my
How cool. I’ve always wanted to try my hand at making cake pops, but like you said, it takes way too much time. this method looks easy so I may try it.
You had me at Easy! Who doesn’t love Twinkies? This is a way cool way to quickly make some cake pops! Thanks for sharing at Brag About It! Pinning and tweeting to share.
Oh my word! These look so yummy and so cute 😀
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These look so easy and fun! They will be a hit at my 4th of July party for sure!
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These would be perfect for a summer birthday party! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
I love this alternative, thank you!
I never would have thought to use Twinkies to make cake pops, but these look so good! Cant go wrong with a twinkie! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! Have a great weekend! Visiting from http://www.twelveonmain.com