# Ingredient List:
→ Cake
01 - 1 box (14 oz) vanilla or chocolate cake mix
02 - Eggs, oil, and water as listed on cake mix box
→ Frosting
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Coating and Decoration
08 - 16 oz candy melts in two school colors
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil, optional
10 - Gold sprinkles or edible gold glitter
11 - 24 lollipop sticks
12 - Styrofoam block for drying
# How to Make:
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 milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue beating until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl. Mix in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of frosting gradually until the mixture holds together without being too wet.
04 - Roll mixture into 24 evenly sized balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Place on 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 melted candy and insert halfway into each cake ball to secure.
06 - Melt candy melts in separate bowls according to package instructions, stirring in shortening if desired for smoother finish. Dip each cake pop into chosen school color and gently tap off excess coating.
07 - While coating is still wet, apply gold sprinkles or edible gold glitter. Place upright in Styrofoam block to set completely.
08 - Allow coating to harden completely before serving or packaging for gift-giving.
