Tropical Cake Pops Food

COCONUT-RUM CAKE POPS

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, mix frosting, coconut and extracts. Tear cake into pieces. In batches, pulse cake in a food processor until crumbs form. Stir crumbs into frosting mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on baking sheets. Insert sticks. Freeze at least 2 hours or refrigerate at least 3 hours until firm., Dip cake pops in melted candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in toasted coconut. Insert cake pops in a Styrofoam block; let stand until set.

CAKE POPS

Steps:

• Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions for a 9-by-13-inch pan. Let cool completely.
• Break the cake into pieces and place it in a food processor. Add the frosting and process until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 30 seconds. If the mixture doesn't come together, add more frosting 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds its shape.
• Using a 3/4-ounce scoop, form the mixture into 46 balls and put them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the candy wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to package directions. Dip a half inch of the tip of a lollipop stick into the candy and then stick the tip halfway into a cake ball. Repeat with the remaining balls and sticks. Refrigerate the cake pops until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
• Microwave the candy again until melted and pour it into a tall narrow glass. Dip each cake pop into the candy and let any excess run off. If decorating, turn the cake pop upright and sprinkle with sprinkles while the coating is still wet. Stick the finished pops in two 9.8-by-11.8-inch Styrofoam blocks block and let set completely.

PIñA COLADA CAKE POPS

Steps:

• In food processor, break up angel food cake into small pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses in batches until crumbs form. Do not over process (to avoid cake sticking). Place in large bowl.
• In medium bowl, stir yogurt, cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Pour into cake crumb bowl. Mix well. Shape mixture into 24 golf ball-size pops, about 2 tablespoons each. Poke lollipop stick into each pop. Roll pops in sprinkles. Refrigerate.

TROPICAL POPS(ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA)

Steps:

• Puree pineapple, banana, coconut milk and sweetener 1-2 minutes, until it is nice and smooth.
• Pour into ice pop molds, and freeze at least 4 hours.
• To unmold, run molds under warm water.
• Enjoy!