Grinch Cake Pops with Instant Pot Cake

Make your holiday celebrations extra special with these fun and festive Grinch Cake Pops! Using an Instant Pot to bake the cake saves time and keeps things moist and delicious. These cake pops are perfect for Christmas parties or as a sweet treat for family and friends. Plus, they’re just so cute, everyone will love them!

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe combines the joy of baking with the creativity of decorating. Grinch Cake Pops are easy to make and use simple ingredients. They’re a fun project to do with kids or friends, and they bring a sense of joy and cheer to any gathering. Plus, who doesn’t love chocolate and cream cheese frosting?!

How to Make Grinch Cake Pops

Follow these easy steps to create your Grinch Cake Pops:

Ingredients:

1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
1 1/2 cups water (for pressure cooking in the Instant Pot)
4 tbsp cream cheese frosting
12–16 oz white baking chocolate
Green food coloring
35 red heart sprinkles (one per cake pop)

Directions:

Prepare the Cake in the Instant Pot: Mix the cake batter according to the box instructions with the eggs and vegetable oil. Grease a springform cake pan and pour in the batter. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Add water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Set the cake pan on the trivet, seal the lid, and set to Manual High Pressure for 50 minutes. After cooking, perform a quick release and let the cake cool completely.
Make the Cake Pops: Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into a bowl. Mix in the cream cheese frosting until it forms a dough-like consistency. Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Decorate with Green Chocolate & Heart Sprinkles: Melt the white chocolate and add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of Grinch green. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate to coat them thoroughly. Place them on parchment paper and add a red heart sprinkle on top of each one before the chocolate sets.
Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, your Grinch cake pops are ready to enjoy! They make a great festive snack or gift.

How to Serve Grinch Cake Pops

Serve these delightful cake pops on a festive platter. You can place them in a decorative jar or stick them into a piece of floral foam for a fun display. They’re perfect for eating right away or sharing with guests during a holiday party.

How to Store Grinch Cake Pops

Store your Grinch Cake Pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just let them sit at room temperature for a little while before serving again.

Tips to Make Grinch Cake Pops

Make sure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling it to avoid melting the frosting.
Be creative! You can add more sprinkles or even use different colors to make a variety of cake pops.
If the cake pops are too warm to dip in chocolate, let them chill in the freezer for a few more minutes.

Variation

For a different flavor, you can use a different cake mix, like vanilla or red velvet. You can also experiment with different colors of chocolate and sprinkles to match other holidays or themes.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different frosting instead of cream cheese?
Yes, you can use any frosting you like. Buttercream works well too!

2. Can I freeze Grinch Cake Pops?
Yes, you can freeze them. Just make sure they are in an airtight container. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.

3. How do I make the chocolate coating smooth?
Make sure the chocolate is fully melted and at a good dipping temperature. If it’s too thick, you can add a little bit of vegetable oil to thin it out.

Enjoy making and sharing these festive Grinch Cake Pops! They are sure to bring smiles and sweetness to your holiday season.