Perfect Cake Pops

box cake mix (any flavor)

Ingredients to prepare cake mix (usually oil or butter, eggs and water)

tub frosting in a flavor to complement the cake – NOT whipped (only 1/2 can is needed)

cake pop

candy coating (recommended instead of baking chips, we used Candyquik)

Cake Pop holder or Styrofoam board for holding upright while they dry

Optional: Sprinkles for decorating