you’ve got the option to find all of this at your supermarket or craft store.
Do I Need a Cake Pop Mold to Make Cake Pops?
Traditional cake pops only require a round measuring tool, like a tablespoon or a small scoop.
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The shape of the cake pop is all thanks to rolling each cake pop round by hand.
Coat a 9- x 13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
Make cake batter:
Mix cake batter per instructions on box.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
Let the cake cool completely.
Make icing:
While the cake cools, make the icing.
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In a large bowl, beat butter until softened with hand mixer.
Add powdered sugar in stages, followed by milk and vanilla extract.
Mix until well combined, then set aside until needed.
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(you could do this quickly with a stand mixer.)
Then, add the frosting to the crumbs.
Mix until the mixture comes together and holds its shape when formed.
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Repeat for each cake pop.
Put the cake pop in a prepared holder to harden.
Add your decorations (sprinkles, jimmies, sanding sugars etc.)
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before the candy melt covering hardens.
Continue the process with the remaining cake pops.
Chocolate melting wafers are great and melt easily.
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For the best results, you want to work in batches when dipping cake pops.
This way, you have time to decorate each cake pop before the candy melt hardens.
Cake pops make such a sweet gift as a birthday surprise or a pick-me-up.
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Look for decorative cellophane bags at the supermarket or craft store.
Stick the pop in the bag, and tie it with a ribbon or colorful string.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
