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Graduation Cake Pops
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix (flavor of your choice)
- 1/2 cup of frosting (flavor that complements the cake mix)
- 24 ounces of candy melts (color of your choice)
- 24 lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles or decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box. Allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup of frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Melt the candy melts according to the package instructions. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert it into each cake ball.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy, allowing any excess to drip off. If using sprinkles or decorations, add them while the candy coating is still wet.
- Place the cake pops upright in a cake pop stand or styrofoam block to set.
- Once the candy coating is completely set, your graduation cake pops are ready to be enjoyed!
Graduation cake pops have become a popular celebratory treat, especially at graduation parties and events. These delightful bite-sized desserts are made by crumbling cake, mixing it with frosting, and then shaping it into small balls before dipping them in colorful candy melts and decorating them with graduation-themed designs. The trend of cake pops can be traced back to Angie Dudley, also known as Bakerella, who popularized them in the late 2000s. Today, many bakeries and home bakers offer their own unique versions of graduation cake pops, with some adding personalized touches to match school colors or incorporating edible graduation caps. For the best graduation cake pops, look for a bakery or confectionery known for their attention to detail and creative designs. The key to a perfect graduation cake pop lies in achieving the ideal balance of moist cake and creamy frosting, as well as skillful decoration to capture the spirit of the occasion. Whether it's a classic vanilla or chocolate cake base, the flavor and texture of the cake are crucial elements that should not be overlooked. For those looking for an alternative method, some bakers opt for using crumbled brownies or even rice krispie treats instead of cake for a unique twist on this beloved treat.
60 min
24
150 calories
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