Grinch Cake Pops with Instant Pot Cake
These Grinch-inspired cake pops bring the perfect festive touch with a deliciously moist Devils Food chocolate center, coated in Grinch green chocolate and topped with a red heart sprinkle!
Ingredients
For the Cake Instant Pot:
1 box Devils Food cake mix
3 large eggs
cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
1 cups water for pressure cooking in the Instant Pot
For the Truffles:
4 tbsp cream cheese frosting
1216 oz white baking chocolate
Green food coloring
35 red heart sprinkles one per cake pop
Special Equipment
Instant Pot
Springform cake pan or an oven-safe pan that fits in the Instant Pot
Aluminum foil and trivet
Large mixing bowl
Cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
Microwave-safe bowl
Instructions
1 Prepare the Cake in the Instant Pot
Mix the cake batter according to the box instructions, adding 3 eggs and cup vegetable oil.
Grease the springform cake pan with oil and pour in the prepared batter. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Add 1 cups of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
Carefully 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 carefully remove the cake. Allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack.
2 Make the Cake Pops
Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into a large bowl.
Add 4 tablespoons of cream cheese frosting and mix thoroughly until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.
Use a cookie scoop or small spoon to portion the cake mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
Place each cake ball on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and freeze for about 15 minutes.
3 Decorate with Green Chocolate & Heart Sprinkles
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Add a few drops of green food coloring, stirring until you achieve the desired “”Grinch green”” color.
Dip each chilled cake ball into the green chocolate, coating completely, and place it back on the parchment paper.
Before the chocolate sets, top each cake pop with a red heart sprinkle.
4 Serve and Enjoy!
Once the chocolate has hardened, these Grinch-inspired treats are ready to enjoy! Perfect for parties, goodie bags, or as a festive treat for a holiday gathering.
Tips
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Melting Chocolate: Be cautious when melting white chocolate; if it thickens, add a drop of vegetable oil to keep it smooth.
Enjoy spreading some Grinchy cheer with these adorable and delicious cake pops!