Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 boxes of cake mix (any flavor, approximately 20 oz each)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 container (16 oz) of ready-made whipped cream frosting
- Candy melts or chocolate chips (for dipping)
- Skewers or lollipop sticks
- Optional: sprinkle toppings or decorations of your choice
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (excluding baking time)
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions, using the eggs and vegetable oil.
- Bake the cake in a greased and floured baking pan as per the box instructions.
- Once the cake is baked and cooled, crumble it into small pieces.
- Add the whipped cream frosting to the crumbled cake and mix well to form a dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls and insert a skewer or lollipop stick into each ball.
- Melt the candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy or chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Optional: Add sprinkle toppings or decorations while the candy or chocolate is still wet.
- Let the cake pops dry and harden before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 10 cake pops made from the above ingredients)
Calories: Approx. 300-400 depending on the flavor of cake mix and frosting used.
Fat: Moderate
Carbohydrates: High
Protein: Moderate
Sugar: High (contains added sugar from cake mix and frosting)
Dish Characteristics:
- Easy to make with readily available ingredients.
- Customizable with different flavors of cake mix and frostings.
- Great for parties and gatherings as they are portable and fun to eat.
- Kids and adults alike love them!
User Comments:
- "These are so easy to make and everyone loved them at the party!" - John Doe
- "The kids had a blast helping me make these cake pops, they were a hit!" - Jane Smith
- "I was skeptical but these cake pops were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party!" - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients, especially the cake mix and frosting, to ensure the best taste.
- Handle the hot cake dough carefully to avoid burns.
- When dipping the cake pops in the melted candy or chocolate, work quickly to prevent the candy from hardening too quickly.
- Use different colored sprinkle toppings or decorations to make the cake pops more colorful and festive.
