Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor, approximately 180g)
- 1 can of frosting (approximately 300g)
- 8 oz white chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1 package of lollipop sticks (approximately 50 sticks)
- Sprinkles or other decorations (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions and bake in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into small pieces.
- Mix the frosting with the crumbled cake to form a sticky mixture.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Insert a lollipop stick into each ball.
- Melt the white chocolate or chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
- Immediately add any desired decorations, such as sprinkles.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that this is an estimated nutritional analysis and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.)
- Calories: Approximately 250 calories per cake pop (based on average ingredients)
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Easy to make with readily available ingredients.
- Kids and adults alike enjoy the fun and tasty treat.
- Customizable with different flavors of cake mix and frosting, as well as decorations.
User Comments:
- "These were so easy to make and my kids loved them!" - John Smith
- "Great for a party or as a sweet treat. The chocolate coating was smooth and delicious." - Jane Doe
- "I added my own sprinkle decorations and they looked so cute!" - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to follow baking instructions for the cake mix to ensure proper texture for the cake pops.
- Use clean hands or a spoon to shape the cake mixture into balls, ensuring they are compact and uniform in size.
- Work quickly when dipping the cake pops into the melted chocolate to prevent the chocolate from hardening too quickly.
- Store any leftover cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
