Rainbow sprinkle cake pops

Step 1

Bake the strawberry cake in the pan of your choice according to the package instructions, then let cool completely.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Crumble the cake into a large bowl, then stir in the vanilla frosting, 2 tablespoons at a time, with your hands or a spoon, until the mixture holds together when pressed. You should need between ½ cup and ¾ cup of frosting, depending on the texture of the cake.

Step 4

Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out 1½ tablespoons of the cake mixture and roll into a tight ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining cake mix; you should have 24 cake balls. Transfer to the freezer while you melt the white chocolate.

Step 5

Add ¾ cup white chocolate chips to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.

Step 6

Dip about ¼ inch of one end of a straw in the melted white chocolate, then gently insert into the center of a cake ball, about halfway through the ball. Return the ball, straw-side up, to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cake balls, then return to the freezer for at least 45 minutes, or until the balls are thoroughly chilled and firm.

Step 7

Line another small baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Mix 1–3 drops of red food coloring, 1 drop at a time, into the remaining melted white chocolate until it is the desired shade of pink. Transfer the pink chocolate to a small piping bag with a very small round tip.

Step 9

Pipe the pink chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet in 24 1-inch-wide bow shapes, using a toothpick to smooth out the edges and fill any gaps. Freeze for 10 minutes, until set. Remove from the freezer and squeeze a small dot of pink gel icing onto the center of each bow, then return to the freezer until ready to use.

Step 10

Add the remaining white chocolate chips and the coconut oil to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.

Step 11

Working one at a time, remove the cake pops from the freezer. Dip the pop in the melted white chocolate until completely coated, using a spoon as needed to help cover the top. Use the straw to spin the pop over the bowl to remove any excess chocolate, then sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Place the pop, straw up, back on the baking sheet in the freezer. Repeat with the remaining pops, then freeze for 10 minutes more, until the chocolate is set.

Step 12

Using the remaining vanilla frosting, place a small dot of frosting on the back of each pink chocolate bow, then press onto the top corner of each cake pop.

Step 13

Refrigerate the pops until ready to serve.

Step 14

Enjoy!