This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

The perfect balance of light lemon flavor and sweetness, these Lemon Cake Pops are perfect for Easter or any Springtime event. Add your own lemon flavor to a boxed cake mix for just the right amount of tart lemon flavor.

Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2020 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the warmer weather and flowers blooming than with food and a fun giveaway? 27 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 100 sweet recipes perfect for spring! 

So stop thinking about cold and snow and get ready to enjoy the best spring sweets like cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and even beverages! Thanks to our #SpringSweetsWeek Dixie Crystals, Millican Pecan, Door County Coffee, Anolon, Deiss Kitchenware, Adams Extract, and Fresh April Sprinkles for joining us!

I’m so excited to be joining in for #SpringSweetsWeek again this year! This week I’ll be sharing 3 new dessert recipes, starting with these delicious Lemon Cake Pops.

Cake pops are such a fun treat for any party or event! This version uses a boxed cake mix and adds in lemon zest and lemon extract for just the right amount of flavor, no artificial lemon taste! Coated with white candy melts and topped with fun Easter-themed sprinkles. 

Cake Pop Tips

If this is your first time making cake pops, don’t be afraid! They are time consuming and can be a bit tricky to make, but I’ll share a few tips to help your cake pops turn out great the first time. 

1. Get the right tools! Read through the recipe and make sure you have all the right tools and extras for making cake pops. I’ve linked to the cake pop sticks and candy wafers I use below. You’ll want to be sure to have a styrofoam block or something to poke the finished cake pops into while the chocolate sets. 
2. Read through the recipe a few times so that you understand the process, especially how to dip and decorate the pops. 
3. Give yourself plenty of time! They will keep for a week in the refrigerator so you can make them a couple of days before an event and you don’t feel rushed.
4. Don’t make your cake balls too big! They will be harder to dip and decorate and might be too heavy that they fall over while setting. 

Recommended Tools and Supplies

Cake Pop Sticks
Candy Wafers
Lemon Extract
Easter/Spring Sprinkles
Styrofoam Block

Be sure to check out all of the Monday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes!

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  • Butter Pecan Macaron by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Butterscotch Pie with Pecan Crust by Art of Natural Living
  • Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars by Cookaholic Wife
  • Carrot Cake Pecan Pie by The Spiffy Cookie
  • Coconut Pineapple Bread by Family Around the Table
  • Coffee Peanut Butter Sweet Rolls by Pastry Chef Online
  • Coffee Pudding Cake by That Recipe
  • Gluten Free Almond Poppyseed Bread by Frugal & Fit
  • Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Lemon and Raspberry Mascarpone Cupcakes by Palatable Pastime
  • Lemon Buttercream Cake with Lemon Curd Filling by Jen Around the World
  • Lemon Cake Pops by A Savory Feast
  • Lemon Jelly Roll by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Lemonade Crinkles by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Lemony Baked Doughnuts by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Mint Chocolate Quick Bread by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Mocha Mint Mississippi mud brownies- by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
  • Orange Posset by Shockingly Delicious
  • Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars by Sweet Beginnings
  • Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats by Blogghetti
  • Praline Ice Cream by Fresh April Flours
  • Sponge Cake by Books n’ Cooks
  • Spring Pastel Watercolor Cake by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Vegan Turtle Layer Cake by The Baking Fairy
  • White Chocolate Carrot Cake Tea Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice

Where to Get Cute Easter Sprinkles

I used these adorable sprinkles from Fresh April Sprinkles to add the final touch to these cake pops. This blend is called “Spring It On” and features a mix of pastel colors and Easter shapes. 

Sprinkles are always a great way to add color and personality to a dessert. Fresh April Sprinkles offers fun blends of sprinkles for every holiday, season or occasion. These Spring sprinkles were just what I needed to finish off these cake pops. 

How To Make A Lemon Cake That Tastes Like Lemon

To get the lemon flavor just right in these cake pops, I used fresh lemon zest and Lemon Extract from Adam’s Extract. This extract is made from oil of lemon, so it adds real lemon taste.

Lemon flavored cake mixes often taste fake to me, so I decided to opt for a yellow cake mix and add my own lemon flavoring for these cake pops. Using the lemon zest and extract resulted in just the right lemon flavor without being overpowering or artificial tasting.