Okay, I think you guys will love this. But hate that I don’t have better pictures to show you. This is for anyone who wanted to make the Cupcake Pops [2] but didn’t feel up to the task. They are based on the Red Velvet Cake Balls [3] I’ve made before. These Cupcake Bites are just as cute and don’t need a cookie cutter to shape. But you will need a candy mold. They are easy to find though. As a matter of fact, here’s a link. [4] So instead of lollipop sticks, you can package them in little boxes and wrap with ribbon.
So, if you’re a first-time cake baller/cupcake popper, you may want to start with a cake mix and ready-made frosting. (These proportions work right for me everytime.) Then, you can try with your favorite cake and frosting recipe once you see how the proportions and texture should come out. Here’s what you do:
Easy Cupcake Bites
1 box cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (or candy melts for cupcake bottom)
Colored Candy Melts [5] (for cupcake top)
Candy Cup Mold [4]
Sprinkles and m&ms for decoration
Makes about 50. Store in an airtight container and they will last for several days.
URLs in this post:
[1] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/2474498679/
[2] Cupcake Pops: http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2008/04/make-your-cupcakes-pop.html
[3] Red Velvet Cake Balls: http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2007/12/red-velvet-cake-balls.html
[4] here’s a link.: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMEDIUM-PEANUT-BUTTER-Occasions-Chocolate%2Fdp%2FB000EDS064%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dhome-garden%26qid%3D1210213851%26sr%3D1-12&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
[5] Colored Candy Melts: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26rs%3D%26keywords%3Dmercken%2527s%2520candy%2520coatings%26rh%3Di%253Aaps%252Ck%253Amercken%2527s%2520candy%2520coatings%252Ci%253Agourmet&tag=bakerella-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
[6] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/2474497031/