Yeah, you know what Im talking about!
But the common question seems to be: do you prefer chocolate or vanilla?
And I say, NEITHER.
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Im a CAKE POP kind of gal!
If youve had cake pops before, then you know why theyre a tried-and-true favorite.
Im going to walk you through making them step-by-step.
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What Are Cake Pops?
Cake pops are a soft and sweet mixture of crumbled cake and frosting.
You roll that mixture into a ball, then dip it in chocolate and add sprinkles!
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It changes the texture and becomes ultra-fudgy and dense.
Once the pops are dipped in chocolate, it truly is a treat to sink your teeth into!
The crack of the chocolate followed by the chewiness of the cake pop is an experience you wont forget.
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It was too mushy, and thats not what we want!
If Im feeling extremely ambitious, Ill make both the cake and the frosting from scratch.
If Im short on time, Ill turn to the boxed cake mix.
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It truly cant be beat.
Simple Tip!
Make accidents into cake pops!
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Start with 1/4 cup of frosting, and then mix it into the crumbled cake in 1/4-cup increments.
Ive never had to use more than 1 cup, which means youll have leftover frosting!
Put it in the fridge for your next cake pop adventure or use it on cookies or cupcakes.
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Or simply grab a spoon and dig in after youve had a really stressful day.
I promise I wont tell anyone.
Insert a clean toothpick into the coloring and then drag it through the cake batter or frosting.
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If you need more coloring, repeat the process, but use a clean toothpick each time!
I dont recommend making the pops completely and then freezing.
The chocolate wouldnt thaw very well, and youd have a mess on your hands.
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You’ll need 1 box of cake mix, along with ingredients listed on the package.
Ingredients and amounts may vary depending on the brand of cake mix.
Use candy melt circles for your chocolate coating.
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I usedGhirardelliin this recipe, but have used Wilton, and even bulk candy melts.
Using regular chocolate will cause the cake pops to melt in your hands.
While the cake is baking, make your frosting in a stand mixer.
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Youll use it in the next step to crumble the cake.
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Let the cake cool completely and then cut into roughly 8 squares.
Lift each cake into the bowl where you just made the frosting.
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You dont want any big lumps of cake left.
Add frosting to cake crumbs 1/4 cup at a time.
Just see to it your mixture holds its shape without being sticky.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours up to overnight.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop the mixture onto cookie sheet using a 1-inch cookie scoop.
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Roll each cookie scooped piece into a ball using your hands.
If you want to freeze the pops for later, now is the time to do it!
Freeze 1 hour, then put in a freezer bag.
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Then proceed to dip them as normal.
Melt a little bit of chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl (or coffee mug!)
in the microwave in 30-second increments.
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Stir and melt the shortening completely.
This will help thin out the chocolate if its too thick.
You want the chocolate to have a nice drizzle to it.
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No need to cool the chocolate.
Lay the cake pop onto the cookie sheet and repeat the process for all the cake pops.
Freeze for 1 to 2 hours to firm them up.
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Melt the rest of your chocolate, in small increments, using the method in Step 7.
Be careful not to melt too much chocolate at one time, or else it will seize up.
I find its best to work in smaller batches.
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Smooth the chocolate out by twisting the pop against the spoon.
Insert cake pop into a stand or Styrofoam.
Add any sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
If drizzling with chocolate, melt a little chocolate and scoop into a resealable baggie.
Snip a tiny corner off and drizzle the chocolate over the cake pops!
Wait about 5 minutes for the chocolate to harden, then enjoy!
Whenever I make them, my family is begging to eat them!
