Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Cake Balls or Pops

I am all to easy entertained! I was so very excited when I found this idea...

I stumbled on to Bakerella a few days ago where I was introduced to Cake-Pops/Balls/Cupcakes for the first time.
I could hardly contain myself!
Pathetic huh.
I knew I had to try them.

Instructions:
  • Put 1 9x13 baked cake and about 1# icing together in a mixing bowl.

I made my own cake and icing, but you could purchase both.
You can choose any flavor your heart desires.

  • Then mix.
  • Your mixture will look like this after a few minutes.
  • Chill the mixture for an hour to overnight.
  • Next, roll into balls. Be forewarned, this step is a bit messy!
I used a medium sized cookie scoop.
I ended up with about 60 balls.

  • Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.
  • Next dip in almond bark.

You have a couple of options at this last step...
1. Put sucker sticks on the frozen balls, then dip and decorate.
2. Dip the ball as is. Then 'pretty up' by drizzling icing on top or sprinkling with sprinkles/colored sugar

I made snowmen.
I can take no credit for the Snowman idea, I stole it from Bakerella.
Aren't they cute?
And not half bad for my first attempt :)

I've been having dreams of making:
Basketball Pops
Princess Heads
Beach Balls and Buckets
Smiley Faces
Rockets
Big Bucks
Coffee Mugs
Hot Cocoa Mugs with Stir Sticks and Marshmallows...

Oh the possibilities are endless!

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