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    A simple recipe: How to Make Cake Pops

    April 25, 2011 by Jenn 11 Comments

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    I love to bake. I really, really love it. I especially love to bake cakes and cupcakes. This might be because I especially love to eat cakes and cupcakes. So, when I heard the term "cake pop" for the first time, I obviously knew that I had to investigate how to make cake pops! I Googled a few articles and found that cake pops are actually very easy to make! It seems that the genius idea came from Bakerella.com and it just exploded from there. After I discovered them, I noticed that they were all over the bakeries and treat shops, as well as the Green Devil (that would be Starbucks) in our local mall.

    It is quite literally cake + frosting + stick + dipped in chocolate = cake pop!

    Now, I must preface my "recipe" by saying that I've been suffering from an awful head cold the past few days.  Normally, I really enjoy taking the time to bake from scratch. But feeling like death warmed over + an hour in the kitchen? Not so much. I took the easy way out and bought a Duncan Hines box cake mix and butter cream frosting. Say what you will about box cake mixes, but it was still absolutely delicious and I had zero complaints! Companies like Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines are profitable for a reason - they make great-tasting products.

    A simple recipe: How to Make Cake Pops

    Ingredients:

    1 box Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Butter Recipe Fudge Mix

    1 canister Duncan Hines Creamy Home-style Butter Cream Frosting

    1 bag of 50 lollipop sticks

    1 tablespoon Crisco shortening

    1 bag of White Chocolate melts ( bought mine from JoAnn's Fabrics but you can find these at Michael's stores, some Targets, and other crafty stores)

    Step by Step:

    Bake cake mix as directed and let cool. Once it cools, crumble the entire cake mix in a large bowl. Take ½ of the frosting and mix it in with the cake crumbles. Mix it thoroughly, until you have a very large, moist cake ball.

    Roll cake into about 1 inch balls. Make sure they are nice and firm and don't have any large cracks (that could cause them to fall apart later on). You should have about 35-40 balls from a single box of cake mix. I ate a few bites while making mine, so I ended up with 30. I had to make sure the flavor came out alright, after all!

    Melt the chocolate melts according to the package directions, in a small microwavable bowl. I microwaved them for one minute, took them out and stirred them, then microwaved them for another minute. After they are completely melted, stir in the tablespoon of vegetable shortening (I used Crisco because it was what I had on hand). This is really important, as it things out the chocolate a little and keeps it from getting lumpy or hardening too quickly while you are working with the balls.

    Take each stick, dip it into the chocolate, and then quickly into the cake ball. Set aside for a few minutes so that the chocolate has a chance to harden and anchor itself to the cake ball. After they have dried, dip the cake ball into the melted chocolate, and rotate, making sure that there is an even coat all the way around the ball. Tap the stick against the side of the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate.

    If you are going to decorate the cake pops, now is the time, while the chocolate is still wet. I used pastel colored sprinkles and some leftover cupcake sprinkles. I stuck them in the fridge to harden and they came out beautifully!

    I let my daughter and cousin snack on a few during the weekend, but their main purpose was to serve as a treat for the children after Sunday's Easter egg hunt! Fortunately, there were still quite a few left and everyone loved them!

    Now, I realize that these things are much easier to duplicate when there are pictures accompanying the step-by-step instructions. Unfortunately, I was suffering from major sinus aches while creating these little masterpieces. So I'll refer you to this wonderful website where I found the most useful recipe!

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    About Jenn

    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    Comments

    1. Tracy

      April 25, 2011 at 12:10 pm

      Starbucks has these now and they sell them for $1.95 a piece! Sounds like your were fantastic, Jenn's new calling?!?!? New at home business?!?!

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      • therebelchick

        April 25, 2011 at 12:23 pm

        They were really good. I ate a few, even being sick they were still delicious! LOL

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    2. Optimistic Mom

      April 25, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks for sharing this recipe. I have been hearing alot about cake pops but really not sure what it was. This is something I may try for a birthday party soon. Great idea!

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    3. Elizabeth

      April 25, 2011 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks for posting. I've been meaning to make these with my kids. I think we would have a blast doing it.

      Reply
    4. JulieD

      April 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      I love cake pops! I recently made red velvet cheesecake pops and posted them, so heavenly!

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      • therebelchick

        April 25, 2011 at 3:36 pm

        Red Velvet cake is my favorite! I have to find it on your blog and try them!

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    5. Shop with Me Mama (Kim)

      April 25, 2011 at 4:42 pm

      Oh my that looks GOOD!!!!

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    6. Billie R

      May 23, 2011 at 6:58 pm

      I tried making cake pops once, they tasted really good, but I think mine were a bit too moist. They crumbled easily.

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    7. Giselle

      May 25, 2011 at 1:02 pm

      I make them too and have been inspired to start my own small business called Pops of Heaven. Check my FB page out =)

      Reply
    8. Nancy

      October 31, 2011 at 1:41 am

      This looks so good and yummy. I wanna make some of this for snacks this afternoaon. Hope it tastes like being on heaven.

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    9. Chloe

      November 09, 2011 at 9:16 am

      I also love baking just as much as you do but I always end up making a very gooey mess right after! But you know what they say, try and try, and I will! This'll be great for the Halloween. Thanks Carpie!

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