Are Cake Pops Supposed to Be Doughy?

Cake pops aren't supposed to have the consistency of actual cake. It's a fudgy, doughy inside covered in a chocolate coating shell.

What consistency should cake pops be?

Work the frosting into the cake (preferably with your hands) by squeezing and pushing until everything is uniform in texture. You're looking for a texture that you can roll into a sturdy ball (meaning the ball should have a bit of give when you push on it but not squish completely).

Why are my cake pops mushy?

Solution: Too much icing makes cake pops mushy and gives the truffles a grainy texture. ... To avoid mushy cake balls, make sure the cake balls are just wet enough to stick together when mixing the cake crumble and ganache/icing . The balls shouldn't crumble when you roll them but should stick together without feeling wet.