Ingredients
To make cake pops, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 box of your favorite cake mix
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of buttercream frosting
- 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup of chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup of shredded coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of white sugar
- 1/4 cup of light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
To package cake pops, you will need to first prepare the cake pops. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, vegetable oil, water and eggs until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once the cake is done baking, let it cool completely before crumbling it into a large bowl. Add in the buttercream frosting and mix until fully combined.
Once the cake pop mixture is ready, use a small ice cream scoop to scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball. Place the cake pop balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave. Once the cake pops are frozen, dip each one into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to help coat them. Then, sprinkle on the toppings of your choice and place back onto the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Once the chocolate is fully hardened, remove the baking sheet from the freezer and begin packaging your cake pops. If you are making individual packages, you can use a clear cellophane bag and tie the top with a twist tie or ribbon. For larger packages, you can use a large platter or cake stand and cover with a plastic dome cover or cellophane wrap. Be sure to use a food-safe marker to label each package with the flavor and ingredients of the cake pops.
Nutrition
These cake pops are packed full of flavor, but they are also packed full of calories. One cake pop contains about 200 calories, 10 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of protein. This is not to mention the additional calories and fat from the chocolate coating and toppings. Additionally, these cake pops contain added sugar from the cake mix, buttercream frosting and chocolate chips. If you’re looking for a healthier option, you can opt for a sugar-free cake mix, sugar-free buttercream frosting and sugar-free chocolate chips.
If you’re looking for a way to reduce the calories and fat in these cake pops, you can always opt for a lower-fat cake mix and use a lower-fat buttercream frosting. Additionally, you can always reduce the amount of chocolate chips used in the topping. Finally, you can try using a sugar-free cake mix and sugar-free buttercream frosting to cut back on the added sugars.
In conclusion, these cake pops are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a few simple modifications, you can make them a healthier option that still packs a flavorful punch. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start packaging those cake pops!