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Easy Minecraft Cake Pops Recipe

Easy Minecraft Cake Pops Recipe
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Easy Minecraft Cake Pops are a fun and creative dessert inspired by the popular video game. These cake pops feature moist chocolate cake centers filled with rich ganache, coated in colorful candy melts, and decorated with fondant to resemble iconic Minecraft blocks like Creepers, TNT, and Grass blocks. Perfect for parties, gaming events, or as a unique treat for Minecraft fans.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Layer

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Ganache Filling

  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Shell

  • 12 oz candy melts (green, red, and brown varieties for color-coding)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)

For the Fondant Decorations

  • Pre-colored fondant in green, black, red, white, brown, and yellow
  • Cornstarch or powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Edible glue or water
  • Small rolling pin
  • Sharp knife or fondant cutters
  • Toothpicks or small paintbrushes (for attaching details)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until the batter is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it into fine pieces using your hands or a fork.
  2. Make the Ganache: Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let it sit for 1–2 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it reaches a thick but spreadable consistency.
  3. Assemble the Pops: Take a small portion of the crumbled cake and flatten it in your palm. Place a small amount of ganache in the center, then wrap the cake around the ganache to form a cube shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Chill the shaped cubes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Coat the Pops: Insert a lollipop stick into each chilled cube. Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. If needed, add coconut oil or shortening to thin the coating. Dip each cake cube into the melted coating, turning to coat evenly and tapping off any excess. Place the coated pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand and let them set completely.
  5. Decorate with Fondant: To make a Creeper face, roll out green fondant and cover the top of the pop. Cut small rectangles from black fondant for the eyes and mouth and attach with edible glue or a damp brush. For a TNT block, cover the pop in red fondant and add a white fondant strip across the middle. Write or stick black fondant letters spelling “TNT” on the strip. For a grass block, cover the bottom in brown fondant and the top in green fondant, letting it slightly overhang the sides. Use a knife or modeling tool to create pixel-like texture lines. Use molds or templates for clean, consistent details if desired.

Notes

  • Use buttermilk for a moist cake or substitute with milk and vinegar if unavailable.
  • Chilling the cake pops before dipping helps prevent them from falling apart.
  • For smooth chocolate coating, add coconut oil or shortening to candy melts.
  • Use edible glue or water sparingly to avoid soggy fondant decorations.
  • Store finished cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Allow cake pops to come to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.
  • Customize colors and decorations according to your Minecraft theme preferences.

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