Cake Pops

Mouthfuls of cake and frosting on sticks dipped in chocolate and covered with sprinkles really easy to make but there is a knack to it.  These are perfect for kids parties and celebrations where people would rather not be seen to over indulge.

Cake
Frosting (either shop bought or homemade)
Sprinkles
Chocolate

Other things you will need:
Lollipop sticks (I used bamboo skewer,s hacksawed them at a length I was happy with and sanded the tip)
A container deep enough that you can dip the cake pops in and completely immerse them without having to swirl them around Mugs or glasses are good.
Styrofoam or oasis (used for flower arranging) covered in aluminium foil.


Method

1. In a bowl break up a cake with your hands until it forms crumbs.
2. Add a couple of tablespoons of frosting and stir up the mix until it forms a dough (you'd be surprised how little frosting it takes
3. Chill the mix in the fridge for 30mins
4. Take a tablespoon of the mix and roll into a ball about the size of a walnut.  
5. Melt two pieces of chocolate in a microwave (30 seconds then stir and repeat until chocolate is fully melted) in a saucer or small bowl.  Dip 1cm of the lollipop stick in the melted chocolate and then insert it into the ball place on a plate and repeat until all cake/frosting mix is used.  Chill for 30 mins
6. Melt the rest of the chocolate using the microwave method.  Dip the cake pop directly into the chocolate so that it is completely covered. Do not swirl the cake pop because you run the risk of loosing it.  Pick up the cake pop out of the chocolate and let the excess run off.  Turn the pop until the final chocolately dribbles stop running.
7. While the chocolate is still wet shake on sprinkles (I've used chocolate vermicelli, chocolate flakes and small white chocolate chips in the pic above).
8. Place in styrofoam or oasis to dry.