These poppable, delectable Love Day treats are the perfect dessert after a romantic meal.
MAKES: 16-20 CAKE TRUFFLES
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 Color Kitchen Red Velvet Cake Mix
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
½ cup warm water
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
12 oz white chocolate candy melts
16-20 straws or lollipop sticks
1 styrofoam board
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Oil two 8-inch cake pans.
In a medium sized bowl, add cake mix, buttermilk, water and vanilla and mix with a hand or stand mixer for 1 minute on low speed. Add eggs and mix on low for another 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add warm butter and mix for 1 minute on medium speed, until completely blended.
Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Place pans on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes
Empty the cake pans into a large bowl. Use a fork or your hands to break up the cake and mash it into a dough. Form the dough into 16-20 smooth 2 tablespoon- sized balls. Place the balls in the fridge for 10 minutes
Place the white chocolate melts in a microwave-safe cup or bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, mixing after each increment, until completely melted.
Insert a straw or lollipop stick into one of the cake balls. Dip the ball into the melted white chocolate to coat. Push the cake pop stick into a styrofoam block to dry in an upright position.
Repeat with all of the cake balls. Allow the balls to dry for at least 1 hour.