The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
So let me tell you how salted chocolate Christmas cake pops became one of my favorite holiday treats. Back in Paris, Christmas meant long walks under twinkling lights, warm scarves, and the smell of melted chocolate drifting out of bakeries on every street corner. When I moved to the U.S., I wanted to bring a little piece of that magic with me only with an American twist. That’s when I discovered cake pops the adorable little bites of joy that somehow make everyone grin like they’re five again.
The first time I made salted chocolate Christmas cake pops, I was hosting a Friendsgiving-turned-holiday mashup (because why celebrate only once? 😉). I dipped each pop in glossy chocolate, sprinkled them with flaky sea salt, and decorated them with tiny festive sprinkles. My friends didn’t just eat them they devoured them. And then they begged for more. That’s when I knew this was a recipe I had to share.
Today, we’re making these decadent, fudgy, sweet-meets-salty treats together. They’re perfect for gifting, parties, cookie exchanges, or whenever you want to impress without spending hours fussing over complicated desserts. And yes, we’ll be saying salted chocolate Christmas cake pops a few more times not because of SEO (okay, maybe a little), but because the name alone makes my heart feel festive.
Ready to stir up some holiday magic? Let’s go ❄️🍫✨
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Chill: 1 hour
- Decorating: 20 minutes
- Total time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on box)
- OR your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe
For the Frosting
- 3 tablespoons chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
For the Coating
- 2 cups high-quality dark or semisweet chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
- Flaky sea salt (the star!)
Decorations
- Festive Christmas sprinkles
- Mini sugar snowflakes
- Red, green, or gold edible glitter
- Cake pop sticks
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Bake Your Cake
Prepare the chocolate cake according to box or recipe instructions. Let it cool completely. Resist the urge to nibble too much we need that cake! 😉
2. Crumble the Cake
Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl using your hands. It should look like rich, moist chocolate sand.
3. Mix in Frosting
Add the chocolate frosting a spoonful at a time. Mix until the texture feels like moldable dough sticky enough to bind but not wet.
4. Shape the Cake Pops
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get about 24–30 cake pops.
5. Secure the Sticks
Melt a few wafers of chocolate. Dip the end of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate and insert into each cake ball halfway.
Chill for 15 minutes in the fridge so the sticks set firmly.
6. Melt the Chocolate Coating
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate wafers in 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Add coconut oil if you want a smoother, silkier coating.
7. Dip the Cake Pops
Carefully dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, tapping gently to remove excess.
8. Add the Magic
Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle each pop with flaky sea salt, Christmas sprinkles, or edible glitter.
9. Let Them Set
Place cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand. Chill again for 15–20 minutes until fully set.
Serving Suggestions
These salted chocolate Christmas cake pops are cute enough to steal the show wherever they go, but here are some extra festive ideas:
- Arrange them in a mug filled with sugar crystals to mimic snow ❄️
- Wrap each pop individually with cellophane and ribbon for gifts 🎁
- Pair with hot cocoa or peppermint mocha for the ultimate holiday indulgence
- Use them as adorable stocking stuffers
- Display them on a dessert board with cookies, fudge, and truffles
They’re also wonderful for classroom parties, office gatherings, and cookie exchanges trust me, everyone loves a portable chocolate treat that fits right in your hand.
📝 Notes
- Want richer flavor? Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to your cake mix.
- Avoid cracks by chilling long enough before dipping.
- If chocolate appears too thick, add a tiny splash of coconut oil.
- Sea salt is powerful use just a few flakes for perfect balance.
- You can freeze cake pops (undipped) for up to 2 months!
🍽️ Nutrition (per cake pop, approx.)
- Calories: 145
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 19g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
📜 Recipe Card
Salted Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops 🎄🍫✨
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake (boxed or homemade)
- Chocolate frosting
- Melting chocolate
- Coconut oil (optional)
- Flaky sea salt
- Holiday sprinkles
- Cake pop sticks
Instructions
- Bake cake and let cool.
- Crumble cake and mix with frosting.
- Roll into balls and insert sticks.
- Chill briefly.
- Melt chocolate and dip pops.
- Decorate with salt + sprinkles.
- Let set and enjoy!
Conclusion
There’s something magical about tiny desserts they feel personal, nostalgic, and full of joy. These salted chocolate Christmas cake pops combine everything I love about holiday baking: rich chocolate, a little sparkle, a little crunch, and that perfect hint of sea salt. They’re easy, festive, and guaranteed to become part of your seasonal traditions.
From my cozy French-American kitchen to yours happy holidays, my friends. May your days be warm, your hearts full, and your desserts delicious. ❄️❤️🍫