Graduation Cake Pops Colors

# What You Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix with required ingredients (eggs, oil, water as per package)

→ Frosting

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

03 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

04 - 1 tablespoon whole milk

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

06 - Pinch of salt

→ Coating and Decoration

07 - 16 ounces candy melts in two school colors

08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil, optional

09 - Gold sprinkles or edible gold glitter

10 - 24 lollipop sticks

11 - Styrofoam block for drying

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.

02 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then incorporate milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue beating until smooth and fluffy.

03 - Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Mix in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of frosting gradually until the mixture holds together without becoming too wet.

04 - Roll the mixture into 24 evenly sized balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes.

05 - Melt a small amount of candy melts. Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert halfway into each cake ball to secure.

06 - Melt candy melts in separate bowls according to package instructions. Stir in shortening for smoother consistency if desired. Dip each cake pop into the chosen school color, gently removing excess coating.

07 - While the coating remains wet, sprinkle with gold sprinkles or edible gold glitter. Stand upright in the Styrofoam block to set completely.

08 - Allow the coating to harden completely before serving or packaging.

# Expert Advice:

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They're bite-sized bursts of cake that feel fancy enough to impress, yet simple enough that even a first-timer won't stress.
School colors mean zero guessing about whether they'll match your theme—just grab your two favorite shades and the gold does all the celebrating for you.
You can make them a day or two ahead, which is honestly a lifesaver when you're juggling a party.

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If your cake balls are too warm or your candy melts too hot, they'll slip off the stick and crack—cold balls and properly melted candy are your insurance policy.
The shortening or coconut oil isn't optional if your candy melts seem thick; a tablespoon or two makes the difference between a smooth dip and a chunky mess.

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