Cake Pops!

 Friday was my last day long term subbing in 5th grade--the school year has finished! So, as a thank you to my classroom and the other teachers/staff, I decided to make some cake pops!

I really wish I took a picture of the final cake pop set up--I made 3 batches, so it was quite a few!

Have you ever stumbled on Bakerella's website?

Oh. My. Goodness.

It is so awesome! She does a fantastic job at what she does!

So, she has inspired me to make some cake pops. On my first try, I did the cake pops on a stick. They turned out cute but I definitely needed more practice.

The second time I tried cake pops, I thought I would try the ice cream cone cake pops--and they turned out amazing!!

They are tasty, and were a big hit! I had 5th graders begging me to bring them ice cream cake pops next year in 6th grade, some asked for the recipe for their moms' to make it, and others took a picture of it (yes, they are pretty)!

I finally found baby cones at Target (they didn't have them at the other stores I went to). The baby cones are pretty limited though.

I'm not going to give away how to make these or the recipe because Bakerella worked very hard on her new book in which I turned to for help!

credit - Bakerella

If you haven't yet--go check out Bakerella's website!!

Give it a try--they are amazing! Happy Baking!

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Fun baking Friday...

Easy Topsy Turvy Brownies
~~My version of the recipe Topsy Turvy Cupcakes but simplified.




All you need is:

-Package of brownie mix
-oil
-water
-eggs
-sugar
-1 (8oz) package of cream cheese
-chocolate chips







1. Turn oven to 325 degrees
2. Follow directions on brownie mix. Place in a 9 x 13 pan. Set aside (NOT in the oven)
3. In a different bowl, mix:
-(8oz) package cream cheese
-1 egg
-1/3 C. sugar
-1 (6oz) package chocolate chips (I usually just add almost a whole 12 oz package! I LOVE chocolate!)
Beat cream cheese, egg and sugar until blended. Add chocolate chips.
4. Place cream cheese mixture into the brownie mix, swirl together with a knife.
5. Put in oven, let bake for 45-60 minutes in the oven. I like to bake it at the lower temperature for longer so that they are nice and gooey.

**If you like your brownies chewy - bake brownies at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.









Ta-Da! :)











Now, it's time to eat! Yum! :)