Flamin Hot Sweet Tea Cake Pops (Printer View)
Kick up classic cake pops with sweet tea flavor, Flamin Hot spice, and whimsical monster faces for lively gatherings.
# Components:
→ Sweet Tea Cake
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup strong brewed sweet tea, cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Cake Pop Mixture
10 - 1 1/2 cups prepared sweet tea cake, crumbled
11 - 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
→ Decoration
13 - 12 ounces white chocolate or candy melts
14 - 1/2 cup Flamin Hot chips, finely crushed
15 - Candy eyes
16 - Colored sprinkles
17 - 24 cake pop sticks
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the creamed butter mixture, alternating with brewed sweet tea. Blend in vanilla extract and lemon zest until evenly combined.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 27–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - Crumble cooled sweet tea cake into a large bowl. Add softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, mixing until a pliable dough develops.
07 - Roll the mixture into 24 uniform balls. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
08 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl following package instructions.
09 - Dip each cake pop stick tip into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into each chilled cake ball to secure.
10 - Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately apply crushed Flamin Hot chips, candy eyes, and colored sprinkles to create monster features.
11 - Stand each cake pop upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand. Let rest until the chocolate coating has fully hardened.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Southern sweet tea cake with a twist
- Spicy, fun, and festive treat for any party
02 -
- Flamin Hot chips can vary in spice level: taste before using
- The monster decorations are fully customizable with any candies or colors
03 -
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the cake mixture
- Substitute lemon zest with orange for a different citrus note