theFCMitchells: Cake Pops

I had a cake pop for the first time at my friend Tiffany's baby shower. They were delicious! Anne wanted to make them for my shower this summer so she did a trial run for Easter and they were delicious! I decided it was my turn to try them out. They turned out great and were super easy! I like that they're so small, just a couple of bites. If you want to give them a try here's how:

Things you'll need:
1 box of cake mix (plus ingredients to make it)
1 can of frosting
1 bag of white chocolate chips
1 Tbls. canola or vegetable oil
sprinkles (optional)
lollipop sticks (you can find them at Michaels')
a piece of styrofoam

Make the cake according to the directions on the box. Let it cool. Once it has cooled crumble the cake into tiny pieces. Add about 3/4 of the can of frosting and mix until well combined. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Make about 1" sized balls with the cake mixture and put them on the lined cookie sheet. Put the cookie sheet in the freezer for one hour. (I found that 1 box of cake mix makes about 30 cake balls.)

After about 45 minutes begin melting the chocolate chips. I think the easiest way is to melt them in the microwave. Put them in a 2 cup glass measuring cup with the 1 Tbls. of oil. Begin by heating them for one minute on high. Stir, and then repeat in 30 second intervals until they are completely melted and smooth. After each 30 second interval make sure you stir them well.

After an hour in the freezer, take 4-5 cake balls out at a time. Do not take them all out at once. I made this mistake! They start to thaw and the chocolate doesn't adhere to them as well. Stick the lollipop stick into one side of the cake ball and push it through until it is about 1/2 way up.