Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops

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.

And oh, Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops? They take me right back to one of my first holiday seasons after moving to the U.S. Picture this: I’d just unpacked the last of my boxes, my tiny apartment smelled like pine and cinnamon, and I desperately wanted to bring a little French flair to my American friends’ holiday party. But instead of bringing a traditional bûche de Noël, I decided to fuse my European chocolate obsession with an American-style sweet: cake pops.

These Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops became an instant hit rich chocolate cake, silky chocolate frosting, dipped in glossy melted chocolate, then decorated like tiny ornaments ready to hang. I brought 24. They disappeared in 10 minutes. I knew I had discovered a new holiday tradition.

Today, I’m sharing that recipe with you festive, decadent, playful, and guaranteed to make your holiday table sparkle. We’ll use the keyword Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops several times because truly, these little treats deserve the spotlight! Whether you’re baking with kids, gifting treats to neighbors, or setting up a holiday dessert table, these Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops are pure edible joy.

Let’s turn your kitchen into Santa’s sweetest workshop. 🎄✨

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 25 minutes
• Bake: 30 minutes (if baking the cake from scratch or boxed)
• Chill & Dip: 45 minutes
• Total: About 1 hour 40 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

(You can also use a boxed chocolate cake mix totally fine!)

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup hot coffee (or hot water)

For the Chocolate Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1–2 tablespoons milk

For the Chocolate Coating

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate melting wafers
• 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers (optional for drizzling)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for shine)

Decorations

• Christmas sprinkles
• Crushed candy canes
• Edible glitter
• Lollipop sticks

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake the Cake (or Use Pre-Baked Cake)

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare your chocolate cake batter by mixing dry and wet ingredients separately, then combining until smooth. Pour into a greased pan, bake 28–32 minutes, and let cool completely.
If you’re using boxed mix: bake according to package instructions. No judgmen the holidays are busy!

2. Crumble the Cake

Once your cake is cool, crumble it into a large bowl using your hands. You want fine crumbs that resemble moist sand.

3. Make the Frosting

Beat the butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth.

4. Combine Cake + Frosting

Add small spoonfuls of frosting to your crumbled cake, mixing with your hands until it forms a moldable dough. You don’t want it too sticky or too dry it should hold a ball shape easily.

5. Roll Into Cake Balls

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls. Place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Add the Sticks

Melt 2 tablespoons of chocolate. Dip each stick tip into the chocolate, then insert halfway into each cake ball.
This helps them stay put during dipping trust me, this trick saves heartbreak!

7. Chill

Place the sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes or fridge for 30. Cold cake pops are easier to dip.

8. Melt the Chocolate Coating

Melt semisweet chocolate wafers with coconut oil until silky smooth. Stir well.

9. Dip the Cake Pops

Hold each pop by the stick and dip straight into the chocolate. Gently tap off excess.

10. Decorate Quickly

Before the chocolate sets, add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or drizzle white chocolate.
This is where your Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops become festive little ornaments!

11. Chill to Set

Place the pops upright (use a styrofoam block or a box with holes) and let the chocolate harden.

Serving Suggestions 🎄

• Arrange the cake pops upright in a mug filled with sugar crystals instant winter wonderland
• Wrap individually in clear treat bags for edible gifts
• Display on a tiered stand as the star of your holiday dessert table
• Add holiday tags and give them as classroom, office, or neighbor gifts
• Serve alongside hot cocoa, mulled wine, or peppermint lattes

These Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops also freeze beautifully for up to 6 weeks, making them a perfect make-ahead treat.

📝 Notes

• If the cake mixture feels too dry, add a teaspoon of frosting at a time.
• If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon of additional cake crumbs.
• White chocolate is sweeter use sparingly if you prefer a rich cocoa-forward flavor.
• For extra shine, add a tiny bit of vegetable oil or coconut oil to your melted chocolate.
• Don’t skip chilling warm cake pops fall off sticks!

🍽️ Nutrition

(Approx. per cake pop — will vary with decorations)

• Calories: 165
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 22g
• Sugar: 18g
• Protein: 2g

📌 Recipe Card

✨ Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops ✨

🎄 Ingredients
Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, melting chocolate, coconut oil, sprinkles, candy canes, lollipop sticks.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake chocolate cake & crumble.
2. Mix with frosting to form dough.
3. Roll into balls & insert sticks.
4. Chill.
5. Dip in melted chocolate.
6. Decorate & set.

⏱️ Total Time: ~1h 40m
🍽️ Servings: ~24 cake pops

Conclusion

There’s something magical about the holidays twinkling lights, cozy evenings, and treats that make everyone smile. These Triple Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops combine everything I adore about festive baking: rich chocolate, playful decorating, and a moment of joy in every bite. When I left Paris for America, I never imagined I’d find so much comfort in creating tiny desserts that bring people together, but here we are and I’m so happy to share them with you.

May your kitchen be warm, your sprinkles plentiful, and your holidays extra sweet. Joyeux Noël, my friend! 🎄❤️