Easter Cake Push Pops

First of all, thank you all so much for the kind words when I indulged in some navel-gazing in my last post. It was really reassuring to hear that everyone wrestles with the same questions about writing for others versus writing for yourself, and it sounds like we’ve all come to similar conclusions. (Besides, who even wants popularity, and the acclaim, money, and opportunities that go with it? Sounds dreadful.)

With that being said, I’m here to follow up my “I’m soooo fancy” declaration with a decidedly un-fancy dessert. To quote Whitman, “I am large, I contain multitudes, I make both complicated and simple desserts.” That Walt was deep.

These Easter Cake Push Pops really are easy to make–they’re basically cake and frosting mixed together, to form a moist, dense “dirt.” (The method and ingredients are the same as if you were making cake balls.) I added some chocolate rocks to my dirt, first, because I’m obsessed with them and might try to work them into every dessert from now on, and secondly because I thought they added a cute bit of realism. If you took a cross-section of dirt, it would of COURSE have a few rocks in it, right? If you don’t have chocolate rock fever like I do, I think crushed pretzels or cookies would also add some nice texture and visual interest.

Let’s be honest, though, we’re all here for the cute Easter toppings. A few of the push pops got a pinch of chocolate rocks on them–I call this “The Underachiever’s Maneuver.” The rest got a variety of candy decorations, like bunny ears, carrots, and that time-honored classic, the bunny butt.

The ears and carrots are made with melted candy coating, and I just freestyled them on a piece of waxed paper. I think part of the charm is that each one is a little different, so there’s no need to knock yourself out trying to make perfect replicas. The bunny butt is made from the leftover cake ball, and the cute fuzzy tail is a mini marshmallow rolled in sprinkles. Since this recipe only makes a dozen, you’re not making very many of each thing, and the process goes pretty quickly–but definitely make a few extras in case of breakage!

And what if you don’t have push pop containers? Are you destined to have a sad, sorrowful Easter without dessert? Of course not! You can always make these in small clear glasses, or even mason jars. In fact, the glasses option is a little easier to display and serve. I think cake push pops are such a cute idea, but unless you have a specialty serving tray, you’re left with the awkwardness of trying to find a way to get them to stay upright. (My low-tech solution is green florist foam, but it’s maybe not the most aesthetically pleasing option.)

Happy Easter, friends! May all your eggs be filled with your favorite candy.

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