Cake Pops
After sampling one of these little gems at starbucks, i just had to make some of my own! they are so delicious, can be customized with numerous different flavor combinations, and can be decorated for any occasion. they're a bit of work, but so worth it.
Steps
Bake cake according to package and let cool.
Crumble entire cake in food processor , in batches if necessary , and empty into mixing bowl.
Mix in 1 / 2 can of store bought frosting or equal amount of homemade frosting until a dough forms.
Scoop and form into one inch balls , easiest if using a small cookie scooper.
Melt wilton candy melts according to package.
For each cake pop , first dip the very end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating and insert about half way into cake ball).
Chill uncoated cake pops for at least 1 hour.
Re-melt wilton candy melts , and coat the cake pops one by one , dipping one side and turning to coat completely.
After coated , stand the cake pop up in the styrofoam block or shirt box and decorate with sprinkles before coating is set.
For a cute presentation , insert into lollipop treat bags and secure with a twistie tie or ribbon.
You can also decorate with drizzled chocolate or candy melts , in whatever color you choose.
Combination .
Ingredients
cake mix, eggs, oil, frosting, white chocolate candy melts, candy sprinkles