1 baked vanilla cake (9×13 inch size, cooled completely)
1/2 cup vanilla frosting
12 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
24 lollipop sticks
1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
12 large gelatin-free marshmallows (cut in half)
Orange decorating icing for the carrot noses
Black edible ink pen or black decorating icing for the eyes and mouth
Pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces for the arms
Instructions
Step 1: Crumble the Cake In a large bowl, crumble the cooled vanilla cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a fork. Ensure there are no large chunks remaining so the texture of the pops stays consistent. Stir in the alcohol-free vanilla extract for an extra boost of flavor.
Step 2: Mix in the Frosting Add the vanilla frosting to the cake crumbs. Use a sturdy spoon or your hands to mix until the frosting is fully incorporated and the mixture holds together when squeezed. It should have a dough-like consistency that is moist but not overly sticky.
Step 3: Roll the Cake Balls Scoop about one tablespoon of the cake mixture at a time and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all the balls are formed, place the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm them up, which makes dipping much easier.
Step 4: Melt the Chocolate Coating Place the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as it can become thick and clumped.
Step 5: Assemble and Dip Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and then insert it into a chilled cake ball. Dip the entire ball into the white chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. To create the melted look, let some of the chocolate pool at the base of the ball on the parchment paper, or purposely drizzle extra chocolate around the bottom.
Step 6: Add the Snowman Head While the white chocolate is still wet, place a marshmallow half on top of the cake ball to represent the snowman’s head. Press it down gently so it sticks. This gives the appearance of a snowman starting to lose his shape in the winter sun.
Step 7: Decorate the Face and Arms Once the coating has set, use the orange icing to draw a small triangle for the carrot nose on the marshmallow. Use the black icing or edible pen to dot on eyes and a coal-like smile. Finally, gently press the pretzel pieces into the sides of the cake ball to serve as the twig arms.
