cakepops!

Today I made these Cake Pops! They're so cute I can hardly stand it!

Have you heard of Bakerella?  No?  Ok, take 2 minutes to check out her website then I'll meet you right back here after that!

I know!  I fell in love with her goodies too!  There's just one problem.  I have as much patience or lack thereof as a 3 year old at a doctor's appointment! I enjoy baking but I tend to stick with the quick and fool-proof recipes.

That's why I decided to use Bakerella's cake pops as Inspiration!

So, what would you say if I told you that you don't have to turn your stove on, or crack an egg or even plug in your mixer to make these cake pops?

I must admit that Bakerella's recipe that involves pulsing a baked cake and mixing it with icing isn't really that labour intensive, however my method is for those who have little to no time in their day but still enjoy a sweet treat now and then.

So, here is how I adapted her recipe to make it super simple!  

If you live in Canada you know what these are!

If not they are called Timbits aka donut holes.  If you live in the U.S.A., I think coffee shops like Duncan Donuts have something similar.  So basically, I bought 10 plain Timbits {I didn't use the chocolate kind because they have a sugar glaze on them and I thought it might be too much}

Then I bought some pink chocolate melts from the bulk food store.  As well as some sprinkles and candy sticks.  

 Instructions:

1. Place stick in the Timbit {tip I put them in the freezer for a few mins while I melted the chocolate.  This will make them more firm and the chocolate will harden faster}

2. Melt chocolate in glass bowl (stir every 30 seconds) until smooth and runny

3. Dip Timbit in chocolate and twirl to remove excess chocolate.  If you have craft foam to stick them in great!  I forgot to get some so I used some kids playdoh in the containers to stick them in.  They just need to stand upright while drying.  Cover with sprinkles before the chocolate is completely dry.  Decorate as you wish.  I used some left over tulle and a little bow! 

Since I was already in the kitchen I thought I would make use of my time so I went on to make these adorable mini cupcakes. 

Doesn't this picture just remind you of Alice in Wonderland! 

Sapphire has gotten so much use out of this tiny tea set! 

Again, no need to turn on your oven for these adorable little treats! 

I used store bought mini muffins!  You know the kind that come in the plastic container?  I melted some light chocolate (again stir every 30 sec) in the microwave.  Then I poured a small amount into the bottom part of the plastic muffin container that you just bought. 

You could also buy a candy mold like this but I saved $3 because I used the plastic container that the muffins came in.

You may have to play around a bit to get the correct amount.  Then place your muffin in the chocolate base so that it covers the bottom and all the way up to the rim of the muffin top. 

Place in the fridge to harden

Melt your pink chocolate in the microwave

Dip top of muffin in pink chocolate then decorate with candy sprinkles and a red M&M. 

Cute as a button!

   Cheers!