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Marble Cake Pops from Cake Scraps

Marble cake pops displayed on a gold tray for a birthday celebration
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Turn leftover cake into beautiful marble cake pops with this easy method. Perfect for birthdays, parties, and celebrations, these cake pops are a creative way to prevent waste while making an impressive homemade dessert.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups crumbled baked cake (from leftover cake layers or trimmings)
  • ½–¾ cup buttercream frosting
  • 12 oz white candy melts
  • 12 oz colored candy melts (white, teal, or other preferred color)
  • Edible gold paint, dust or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crumble the cake
    Place cake scraps in a large bowl and crumble until very fine with no large pieces remaining.
  2. Add frosting gradually
    Mix in frosting a few spoonfuls at a time until the mixture holds together when pressed. The texture should resemble soft cookie dough — moist but not sticky.
  3. Shape the cake pops
    Push mixture into cake pop molds to shape and insert popsicle sticks – press firmly down so the cake holds onto the stick. You can alternatively melt a little of the candy melts and dip the end of the popsicle stick into the candy melt before inserting into the cake pop.
  4. Chill
    Place shaped cake pops on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  5. Melt the coating
    Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  6. Dip and coat
    Submerge each cake pop into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off before placing upright or laying flat to set.
  7. Add decorative accents
    If desired, brush lightly to create the marble pattern with edible gold paint.
  8. Let firm completely
    Allow coating to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality candy melts for smoother dipping and better flavor.
  • If the coating becomes too thick, stir in a small amount of coconut oil to thin it.
  • Working in small batches keeps the candy melts from cooling too quickly.

👉 Looking for the perfect cake to use for this recipe? Try my sturdy white cake designed specifically for layering and stacking.

Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/marble-cake-pops/