Cake Pops

Directions

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   Bake cake according to package and let cool.
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   Crumble entire cake in food processor, in batches if necessary, and empty into mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Mix in 1/2 can of store bought frosting or equal amount of homemade frosting until a dough forms (tends to be easiest by hand).
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   Scoop and form into one inch balls, easiest if using a small cookie scooper.
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   Melt Wilton Candy Melts according to package.
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   For each cake pop, first dip the very end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating and insert about half way into cake ball).
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   Chill uncoated cake pops for at least 1 hour.
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   Re-melt Wilton Candy Melts, and coat the cake pops one by one, dipping one side and turning to coat completely.
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   After coated, stand the cake pop up in the styrofoam block or shirt box and decorate with sprinkles before coating is set.
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    For a cute presentation, insert into lollipop treat bags and secure with a twistie tie or ribbon.
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    You can also decorate with drizzled chocolate or candy melts, in whatever color you choose.
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    Combination Ideas:
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    - white cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating.
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    - chocolate cake mix with chocolate frosting, chocolate or peanut butter coating.
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    - pumpkin cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla or chocolate coating.
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    - spice cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla or chocolate coating.
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    - vanilla cake mix with mint extract, vanilla frosting, chocolate coating.
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    - blueberry muffin mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating.
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    - banana bread mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating.
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    - cinnamon coffee cake mix with vanilla frosting, vanilla coating with a dash of cinnamon.
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    - cheesecake (store bought or homemade) mixed in with graham cracker crust, dipped in chocolate.
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    - THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS :).