Eclipse Cake Pops

Recipe Ingredients

Below are the ingredients that make these cake pops oh so delicious.

Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Dark Chocolate Cake Mix: The rich, deep cocoa flavor of dark chocolate cake is the star of this recipe.

Betty Crocker™ Whipped, Whipped Cream Frosting:  Frosting binds the crumbled cake into a smooth, moldable dough for cake pops.

White Vanilla-Flavored Candy Melts: These form the base of the marble coating, creating a smooth, creamy shell. Tip: Use high-quality melting wafers to avoid streaks and uneven melting.

Dark Chocolate-Flavored Candy Melts: Dark chocolate-flavored candy melts create the dramatic marble swirl pattern. Variation: Semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used, but they may require tempering to avoid a dull finish.

Sugar Sprinkles: Adds sparkle and visual appeal, complementing the marble design. You can use edible glitter in place of the multi-colored decorating sugar

Lollipop Sticks: Essential for serving cake pops in the traditional handheld style. Paper or plastic sticks are both fine, but paper holds up better for presentation. If you can’t find lollipop sticks, you can use straws in a pinch.

How to Make Eclipse Cake Pops

Here is an overview of how to create these stunning marbled cake pops at home.

1. Bake the Cake

You’ll start with a rich, dark chocolate cake that rises evenly in the oven and smells like pure cocoa bliss. When it’s ready, the top will spring back lightly to the touch and a toothpick will come out clean.

2. Crumble and Bind

Once cooled, the cake crumbles easily between your fingers — think fine, soft crumbs. You’ll blend those with whipped cream frosting until the mixture feels like cookie dough and holds its shape when pressed together.

3. Shape and Chill

Rolling the mixture into smooth, uniform balls is key here. They should feel slightly tacky but not sticky. A quick chill in the freezer firms them up just enough so they’ll hold on to their sticks later.

4. Melt and Marble

When melting the candy melts, look for a glossy, pourable texture with no lumps. Drizzling the dark color over the white without stirring is the secret to that mesmerizing marble pattern.

5. Dip, Twist, and Sparkle

Dipping the cake pops straight down and giving them a slow twist as you lift creates even coverage. While the coating is still glossy, sprinkling the  sugar sprinkles over half the surface adds a playful shimmer.

6. Set and Serve

They’ll dry to a smooth, satiny finish on parchment paper, ready to wow your guests. The outside has a satisfying snap, giving way to a soft, fudgy center.

How to Store Eclipse Cake Pops

Cake pops are easy to store, see our tips below.

Room Temperature

Cake pops can be safely stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. Place them in an airtight container in a cool place.

Refrigerator

Store cake pops in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The fridge keeps the chocolate coating firm and prevents the filling from softening too much. Bring the cake pops to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving to restore optimal texture and flavor.

Freezer

Cake pops freeze well for up to 2 months. Wrap each cake pop individually in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer-safe food storage bag. Thaw in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, then bring to room temperature before serving. Avoid microwaving, as this can cause the candy coating to melt unevenly.

Possible Variations

Change Up the Cake Mix: Any Betty Crocker cake mix works. Pick your favorite!

Add More Color: Substitute the dark chocolate-flavored candy melts for another color of melting wafer to add a colorful marbled coating.

Add Flavor: Add 1/4 teaspoon of almond or mint extract to the melted white candy melts to punch up the flavor of your cake pops. 

Making Eclipse Cake Pops Ahead of Time

You can make these ahead of time by shaping the cake pops and storing them uncoated in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze them for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to coat them, let them come to room temp and proceed as directed the recipe.