When I was an Extension Agent, attending camp with 30 or so 4-H members was one of my duties, and I often got the job of overseeing the 4-Hers in the dining room as they set the table, served the meal, and cleared. Camp meal time was anything but elegant! This was definitely another side of camp life.
Cake pops are small cake mixtures on a stick that can be served for receptions, parties, or just for fun. A few years ago, I tried making cake balls which is the same idea in a larger serving, but found them messy to eat and make and too large a serving of a rich mixture. Cake pops are smaller, about the size of a golf ball and are easier to prepare and to eat.
The general directions are to prepare a cake mix, after baking and cooling, crumble the cake into fine crumbs and pour a can (or most of the can, mix and determine how much is needed as you go), of vanilla frosting over the crumbles. Cream this mixture together until it is gooey, but holds a ball shape. Form small balls (wear plastic gloves for less mess) and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper. For uniform size, use a small ice cream scoop to help form the balls. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. To finish the decorative desserts, remove a few at a time from the refrigerator and insert a lollipop or popsicle stick in the ball and dip in melted white candy coating. You can add sprinkles or other decorations. It helps to have a stand or piece of foam to stick them in as the coating hardens to avoid a flat side.
So, you've made a popular sweet treat. Your friends will think they're at an upscale coffee house - or Rock Springs 4-H Camp!
Looks yummy! I expect some next time I come home!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy. What were the white pops stuck into? That was very attractive.
ReplyDeleteCarol Ann