Last Updated on December 15, 2022 by Kimberly Stroh
If you’ve ever walked up Main Street USA, you can’t help but to be lured by the aromas that come out of the bakery. The confectionary treats that they make fresh daily are must-have snacks (no matter how long the line is). They’re delicious and Instagram-worthy. Now you can make your own at home! This Chocolate Mickey Christmas Cake Pop recipe is inspired by your favorite holiday treat that you enjoy at Disney Parks. Make it at home and dream of your next magical vacation.
We always miss Disney during the holiday season. These are such a cute and fun way to bring the magic of Disney into your home. There are two different versions that you can make: Minnie Cake Pops and Mickey Cake Pops. The Minnie Mouse ones just have one more step – the red fondant bow. Of course, you can skip that all together and just make the Mickey Christmas Cake Pops for an easier version. Both of them are adorable.
Looking for other Christmas treats? These Red Velvet Mickey Waffles are inspired by the treats you can find at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. These Polar Bear Pretzel Sticks are always a holiday hit too.
How To Make This Mickey Christmas Cake Pop Recipe
To be honest, there are several steps to creating these cake pops. It’s not the easiest recipe, but the outcome is so adorable that you’ve got to try and make them at least once. You’ve got to be prepared and have everything you need before you begin. I’ve added links to what you’ll need, below, via Amazon. You can also find everything at your local grocery store as well.
What To Serve With Christmas Cake Pops (And When To Make Them)
These cake pops are adorable for a Christmas party or as a homemade gift from your kitchen. Kids love them too. They’re awesome with a glass of ice cold milk. You can also make them for a holiday dessert table and they’re a cute centerpiece. However you enjoy them, they’re sure to make someone smile.
The Tools To Make Christmas Cake Pop
These aren’t the easiest dessert, but if you have the right tools, you’re going to have a more simple time in the kitchen. Here’s everything you’ll need via Amazon:
- Wilton Red Fondant (For Minnie Mouse Version)
- Wilton Bow Fondant Mold (For Minnie Mouse Version)
- Cookie Sheet With Silicone Mat
- Christmas Sprinkles
- Silicone Cake Pop Mat With Popsicle Sticks
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Chocolate Melting Wafers
- Piping Bag With Tips
Step-By-Step Directions To Make Your Mickey Christmas Cake Pops
- For the red fondant bow: Dust your hands and the fondant mold with cornstarch. Work the red fondant to where it becomes soft. Pinch off about 1 tbsp of the red fondant and mold it into the small size bow. Remove and place onto the cookie sheet. Allow to air dry overnight.
- To make the cake portion: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with liners. Using a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, milk, butter and eggs until combined and smooth. Fill the cupcake liners ¾ way full.
- Bake in the oven for 21 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Once the cupcakes have cooled, remove them from their cupcake liners and crumble them into a large mixing bowl.
- To Make The Cake Pop Dough: Once all the cupcakes have been crumbles into moist sand like texture, scoop in about ¼ – ½ C of the chocolate frosting. Using either your hands or a rubber spatula, mix in the frosting into the crumbs until a dough like mixture forms.
- To Assemble & Decorate: Remove 36 solid round chocolate melting wafers from the bag and set aside. These will be used to make the ears. Using the remaining chocolate in the wafer bags, pour into a large bowl.
- Using a microwave, melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, mixing after each time to ensure smooth melted chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted, spoon about 1-2 tbsp of the melted chocolate into the cakesicle molds. Move the cake pop mold around to ensure that the sides are coated in the chocolate.
- Carefully push in the popsicle stick into the bottom of the Christmas cake pop mold. Place the mold into the fridge for about 10 minutes. Once the chocolate is set, remove from the fridge.
- Take about 1-2 tbsp of the cake mixture and carefully press into the mold, make sure the side of the chocolate does not break. Remelt the chocolate used to coat the cake pop mold.
- Once the chocolate is remelted, spoon on about 1-2 tbsp of the chocolate onto the top of the cake mixture into the mold. Place mold back into the fridge for another 30 minutes. Carefully remove the cakesicle from the mold. Place onto the wire rack. Repeat steps with remaining cake dough. Using the remaining melted chocolate, spoon it into a piping bag.
- Decorating Mickey and Minnie Directions: Carefully cut the bottom off of the chocolate rounds that were set aside earlier. You will want the bottom of the chocolate rounds to be flat in order to stick to the sides of the cake pop.
- Cut the tip off the piping bag. Carefully pipe a line of melted chocolate onto the smooth bottom of the chocolate round. Carefully place the chocolate round onto the side of the Christmas cake pop. Hold it there for about 30 seconds or more to make sure the the round doesn’t fall.
- Repeat steps to all of the Christmas cake pops made. Once that is completed, dizzle lines of chocolate onto the cake pops. Sprinkle some christmas sprinkles onto the chocolate lines. Carefully remove the bows from the cookie sheets and place in the center of half of the cake pops. Allow the chocolate to set before enjoying!
Chocolate Christmas Cake Pop Recipe
Inspired by Disney Parks treats, these Chocolate Mickey-Shaped Christmas Cake Pops are a festive (and delicious) way to celebrate the holidays as a Disney fan.
Ingredients
- RED FONDANT BOW INGREDIENTS:
- - 1 Package of Wilton Red Fondant
- - 1 Wilton Bow Fondant Mold
- - 1 C Cornstarch
- - 1 Cookie Sheet With Parchment Paper (Or A Silicone Mat)
- CAKE POP INGREDIENTS:
- - 1 Box of Chocolate Cake Mix
- - 1 ¼ Cup of Whole Milk
- - ½ Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter (softened)
- - 3 Large Eggs
- - 1 16 oz Container of Chocolate Frosting
- - 2 - 14oz bag of Ghirardelli Chocolate Melting Wafers
- - 1 Cup of Your Favorite Christmas Sprinkles
- - 1 Silicone Cake Popsicle Mat
- - 1 Cookie Sheet With a Wire Rack
- - 18 Popsicle Sticks
- - 1 Disposable Piping Bag
Instructions
- For the red fondant bow: Dust your hands and the fondant mold with cornstarch. Work the red fondant to where it becomes soft. Pinch off about 1 tbsp of the red fondant and mold it into the small size bow. Remove and place onto the cookie sheet. Allow to air dry overnight.
- To make the cake portion: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with liners. Using a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, milk, butter and eggs until combined and smooth. Fill the cupcake liners ¾ way full.
- Bake in the oven for 21 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Once the cupcakes have cooled, remove them from their cupcake liners and crumble them into a large mixing bowl.
- To Make The Cake Pop Dough: Once all the cupcakes have been crumbles into moist sand like texture, scoop in about ¼ - ½ C of the chocolate frosting. Using either your hands or a rubber spatula, mix in the frosting into the crumbs until a dough like mixture forms.
- To Assemble & Decorate: Remove 36 solid round chocolate melting wafers from the bag and set aside. These will be used to make the ears. Using the remaining chocolate in the wafer bags, pour into a large bowl.
- Using a microwave, melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, mixing
after each time to ensure smooth melted chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted, spoon about 1-2 tbsp of the melted chocolate into the cakesicle molds. Move the cakesicle mold around to ensure that the sides are coated in
the chocolate. - Carefully push in the popsicle stick into the bottom of the cakesicle mold. Place the mold into the fridge for about 10 minutes. Once the chocolate is set, remove from the fridge.
- Take about 1-2 tbsp of the cake mixture and carefully press into the
mold, make sure the side of the chocolate does not break. Remelt the chocolate used to coat the cakesicle mold. - Once the chocolate is remelted, spoon on about 1-2 tbsp of the
chocolate onto the top of the cake mixture into the mold. Place mold back into the fridge for another 30 minutes. Carefully remove the cakesicle from the mold. Place onto the wire rack. Repeat steps with remaining cake dough. Using the remaining melted chocolate, spoon it into a piping bag. - Decorating Mickey and Minnie Directions: Carefully cut the bottom off of the chocolate rounds that were set aside earlier. You will want the bottom of the chocolate rounds to be flat in order to stick to the sides of the cake pop.
- Cut the tip off the piping bag. Carefully pipe a line of melted chocolate onto the smooth bottom of the chocolate round. Carefully place the chocolate round onto the side of the cake pop. Hold it there for about 30 seconds or more to make sure the the round doesn't fall.
- Repeat steps to all of the cake pops made. Once that is completed, dizzle lines of chocolate onto the cake pops. Sprinkle some christmas sprinkles onto the chocolate lines. Carefully remove the bows from the cookie sheets and place in the center of half of the cake pops. Allow the chocolate to set before enjoying!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 601Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 4gSugar: 58gProtein: 5g
**Nutrition is calculated by a third party. Actual values may vary.