I never bake, and it has been a while since I considered myself “crafty”. Nevertheless, Big Brother is getting to be the age where he really enjoys and appreciates activities such as this so I’ve been trying out some new things!
These cake pops are really quite simple, and are so fun when they are done. I’ll have to warn you though, they are a little time intensive (particularly for a novice like me).
For this recipe you’ll need:
1 box of Cake mix (if you’re superwoman baker you can bake a cake from scratch 🙂
1 cup frosting–homemade or storebought
1-2 packages vanilla candy coating
cake pop sticks (or popsicle sticks)
various candies, including, but not limited to: chocolate chips, choc. covered raisins, marshmallows
Step 1
Mix and bake the cake according to the directions on the box.
Step 2
After the cake has cooled crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of frosting and mix with mixer on low speed until combined.
Step 3
Roll the cake mixture into 1 or 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a foil lined cookie sheet (make sure that you can fit whatever you put the cake balls on into your freezer).
Melt an oz. or so of vanilla candy coating in the microwave on 50% power for 30 sec. at a time till melted. (I used a baby food jar. It is helpful when melting this small amount of candy coating that you use a small container) When the candy coating is all melted, dip one end of each pop stick into the candy coating and then, carefully, push into a cake ball. Freeze one hour to set.
Step 4
Melt 1 lb. of vanilla candy coating (I used one pound and make almost 2 dozen cake balls) in the microwave on 50% power. Stir occasionally as you are melting it. Dip the pops in the candy coating.
Step 5
While the candy coating is still soft, decorate with chocolate chips, chocolate covered raisins, and other candies you may have in your cupboard. 
*Creative tip: You can use sour straws or vines, and peel them apart to make spider legs.
Not bad for my first attempt at cake pops! They were a HUGE hit with the kids! Even if you don’t consider your self a baker or crafty, just remember, if a novice like me can do it, you can do it too!
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