How to Make Red, White and Blue Cake Pops

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cover a few baking sheets with waxed paper.

   Combine the cake mix and the ingredients called for on the boxed instructions.
   
   Pour the batter in a greased cake pan and bake according to the instructions. ,,,, Grab small pieces of the mixture and roll them into quarter-size balls.
   
   Place them on the baking sheets. ,, Place the melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
   
   Melt for about 2-3 minutes, mixing with a spoon every few minutes to prevent scorching. , Mix until the mixture runs off the spoon and is smooth.
   
   If desired, you could separate the melted candy melt mixture into different bowls and add food coloring. , If necessary, add a small amount of melted candy melt mixture on the tip of the lollipops sticks to help stick them in more easily. , Gently twirl them around to get rid of any excess mixture.
   
   Place them on a cake pop holder., Garnish the cake pops with sprinkles and extra decorative frosting designs, if desired.
   
   Enjoy! Feel free to make the cake pops as patriotic as you'd like.
   
   You could try making an American flag or a few fireworks using sprinkles and frosting.
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   Step 2: Make the cake following the boxed cake mix's instructions.

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   Step 3: Allow the cake to cool completely for about an hour.

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   Step 4: In a large bowl

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   Step 5: crumble the cake into pieces using your fingers.

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   Step 6: Fold in the frosting and mix until well-combined.

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   Step 7: Shape the mixture into balls.

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   Step 8: Freeze the balls for about 15 minutes in the freezer.

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   Step 9: Melt the candy melts.

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    Step 10: Add the shortening and stir with a spoon.

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    Step 11: Poke lollipop sticks into the balls.

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    Step 12: Dip the cake pops in the melted candy melts.

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    Step 13: Serve.

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