Springtime Cake Pops

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED :

For the cake pops:

• 1 Vanilla layer cake that yields two 8- or 9-inch layers
• 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
• 2 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food Dye – 4 colors
• For decorating the cake pops:
• 12oz white chocolate chips
• 24 lollipop sticks

1 cup granulated sugar divided into ¼ cup portions and placed in a plastic sealable bag

HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT :

In a large mixing bowl, crumble cake, then divided equally into four bowls and set aside. In another bowl using a mixer or by hand, beat butter until smooth, then slowly add in powdered sugar, water, and vanilla together until smooth.

Divide the frosting into 4 separate bowls and color into four separate colors, by adding 2 to 3 drops of food dye.

Pour the frosting mixture over each portion of crumbled cake. Mix starting with a fork and then use your hand until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 3 hours.

Once the cake is chilled, roll into 2 to 3 -inch balls and set in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate again for two hours.

Place 12oz of chocolate microwave safe bowl, and cook on high for 60 seconds, until chocolate is melted.

Insert craft or lollypop stick half way into the center of the frozen cake ball and dip into the chocolate. The chocolate should harden pretty quickly, so do not delay putting the desired toppings on the cake pop to make colored sugar place 1 – 2 drops of food dye into the sugar bags and massage until the sugar is colored. Place on wax or parchment paper until dry. Store in fridge.