Much like blog is the new black, cake pops are the new cupcakes.
They don’t really need an introduction. They are trendy, fun, and taste delicious. Anyone who’s anyone knows about them.
What’s a word that means better than delicious?
I can’t think of one, but when I do, I’ll let you know.
You know how people exaggerate and say things like “there are just no words”?
This is one of those situations.
There is just something insanely (insert word that means better than delicious here) about them.
I’ve copied the basic “recipe” (which is more of a “how two”) straight from Bakerella’s blog.
Ingredients
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1 box cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
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1 can frosting (16 oz.)
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Wax paper
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candy melts
(1 lb. pkg.) -
Lollipop sticks
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Directions
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After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
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Mix thoroughly with 1 can frosting. (I use the back of a large spoon, but it may be easier to use fingers to mix together. But, be warned, it will get messy. Also, you may not need the entire can of frosting, so start out by using almost the entire can and add more if you need to.)
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Roll mixture into quarter size balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50)
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Melt chocolate in the microwave per directions on package. (30 sec intervals, stirring in between.)
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Dip the tip of your lollipop stick in a little of the melted candy coating and insert into the cake balls. (Insert a little less than halfway.)
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Place them in the freezer for a little while to firm up. TIP: You can leave them covered in the refrigerator overnight if you want to do the dipping on the following day.
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Once firm, carefully insert the cake ball into the candy coating by holding the lollipop stick and rotating until covered. Once covered remove and softly tap and rotate until the excess chocolate falls off. Don’t tap too hard or the cake ball will fall off, too.
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Place in a Styrofoam block to dry.
Looking at these, you will first be drawn to their cuteness, and think, “Adorable- a bite of cake! On a stick!”
Wrong.
These are so much more than that.
I know, it sounds crazy.
It’s just a basic cake (from a box!) mixed with frosting (from a can!)
But it’s not.
I swear.
Stunning presentation aside, these moist, bite-sized treats will please anyone and everyone.
Especially Lloyd.
He was impressed enough that he brought some in to work to share with his buddies.
Lloyd is an electrician.
They were pink and purple, and bundled with a pretty ribbon.
I can only imagine what people said.
It takes a strong man, an oh-my-word-these-are-so-good-I-don’t-have-the-words cake pop to share pink and purpled baked goods on a construction site.
These look absolutely amazing! I’m going to whip a batch of these up this weekend for my kids. Thanks for sharing!
I love cake pops. I made red velvet ones at Christmas and dipped them in red colored chocolate, so festive. You can make them festive for any occasion!
Omg! How fun are these!?
Cake pops are so fun and yours look really pretty!
I love cakepops!! Especially pink ones
Hahha- I wish you had a reaction of the guys & the cake pops! That would be hilarious. I can only imagine seeing all of those guys driving into a plate of cake pops
And, I KNOW – I ALWAYS try to think of other words besides delicious..but sometimes my creativity is SO very limited. I need a thersaurus..(or however you spell)
Pretty cake pops!
Haha, I always send treats to work with my husband but I wonder if he’d draw the line at pink cake pops. I’ll have to find out someday
The pink and sprinkles are so pretty! They make me want to throw a Disney princess party.
That is awesome that he shared it. I wish I had a photo of these guys with their pink dotted lollies. They’re too fun!
I love cake pops, they are SO cute! And you are right, they are SO trendy right now! I see them all the time at weddings!
WOW! Those look so amazing! and they don’t seem too hard to make…I gotta make some this weekend
I have a box of cake mix screaming out from the pantry.
I want some!
I love cake pops! I might try these for Easter. I’ve eaten them before, but haven’t actually made them yet!
These are both beautiful to the eyes…and the tummy!
Dare I say this would be the PERFECT baby shower, bridal shower, or springtime girly dessert. I want these, NOW!
I’m havin me some cake pops in my kitchen right now!
Yours are ADORABLE!! I just want to pinch their little cheeks! ♥- Katrina
So fun! They would be great to make for my class for my birthday treat!
I’ll never get sick of cake pops! I can’t believe I’ve never put them on my blog – I love them so much. Yours are adorable! Such great colors for spring.
Those look amazing! I love looking at all the cake pops Bakerella posts. Yours are so cute and girly and fun! Great job!
Cake pops are delightful! These are so pretty & I bet very tasty too
Haha I can just picture the men eating these on a construction site. Too funny. I believe you when you say there are just no words, I should try making these!
These are adorable! I absolutely love Bakerella’s site. Yours turned out just as cute!
These are awesome. I made Nutella cake balls (same thing, just no stick) a few weeks ago and my friends are still talking about it
These look absolutely amazing- so cute and so mouthwatering too! Thanks for sharing!
I love the pictures of the cake pop
being eaten. The lighting makes them look so soft and cute!
So cute! I could eat a dozen…and I love the pink frosting! Thanks for sharing, sweet girl! I hope you are having a splendid Saturday night. Take time to relax and rejuvenate tomorrow. Hugs from Austin!
WHOA! These look amazing. I would definitely have to limit myself to, like 5, at a time though.
These look amazing! I’m so glad I stumbled upon this!
Oh man…these look awesome yet so dangerous. These would be one of those things that I would just keep saying “oh, it would take at least 10 to equal one piece of cake so that’s ok”…oy vey
Anything mini-sized on a stick is cute. I’d probably eat a whole pig if it was mini and had a stick in it. Actually, that’s not fair because I really like pork. But seriously, there is something about food on a stick, esp. when it’s small, that is too hard to resist.
These are adorable! I’ve made cake balls twice, but still haven’t brought sticks into the picture.
I love that yours are pink with sprinkles! So cute and girly.