Gluten-Free Bakerella Cake Pops
Last year I first discovered cake pops when my dear friend Carly made them for my bridal shower. At the time, I did not know I was allergic to gluten, however my sister always has been. So Carly made these gluten-free pops with cute little "Js" on them for Jensen of course :) Here is a picture:
I decided to try my hand at these for an Easter desert. They don't take too long to make, but you do have to be careful during all of the steps. Also be sure that you buy gluten-free cake mix. Betty Crocker's is a family favorite of ours! Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 box Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Cake Mix
- I can Betty Crocker frosting (its gluten-free)
- Wax Paper
- Candy Melts (you can buy them cheap at Michaels)
- Lollipop sticks (Michaels)
Mix thoroughly with 1 can frosting. (I use the back of a large spoon, but it may be easier to use fingers to mix together. But, be warned, it will get messy. Also, you may not need the entire can of frosting, so start out by using almost the entire can and add more if you need to.)
Roll mixture into quarter size balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50)
Melt chocolate in the microwave per directions on package. (30 sec intervals, stirring in between.)
Dip the tip of your lollipop stick in a little of the melted candy coating and insert into the cake balls. (Insert a little less than halfway.)
Place them in the freezer for a little while to firm up.
Once firm, carefully insert the cake ball into the candy coating by holding the lollipop stick and rotating until covered. Once covered remove and softly tap and rotate until the excess chocolate falls off. Don’t tap too hard or the cake ball will fall off, too.
Place in a styrofoam block to dry.
Decorate however you like...I chose to make Easter Eggs for Easter. Visit Bakerella to see all of her fabulous cake pop creations! Thanks Bakerella for this very fun and tasty recipe that can easily be made into gluten-free :)
