Let’s just get this out: poop, Poop, POOOOP. Everyone poops!
Have I grossed anyone out yet? I hope so.
I have been babysitting a lot lately, and after changing MANY a poopy diaper a couple weeks ago, I was struck with a brilliant (IMO) idea. It seems like everyone and their mom has been obsessed with cake pops for quite some time now, thanks to the oh-so clever and talented Bakerella. So what happens when you drop an extra O in there? Cake Poops are born! Totally inappropriate, I know, but they just so happen to make perfect treats for April Fool’s Day!
These are made just like cake pops, except the cake is squished around the tops of the sticks instead of being formed into balls first. My cake/frosting mixture seemed a little too squishy (maybe because I ate some of the cake?), so I added some rice crispies to make it a little more stable. Bonus poop texture!
And if you are wondering about the ones coated in crumbs, two words: Litter Critters. If I had a mold, I would have shaped them into a T-Rex, though I guess they double as whistles if you push the sticks all the way through.
I have to admit that these were also inspired by those kitty litter cakes, which the crazy cat lady in me has always wanted to make…
Cake Poops
adapted from Bakerella
The two times I made cake balls, I made a scratch cake, but couldn’t be bothered to do that for poop. :P These are a cinch to make if you go the cake mix and canned frosting route like I did, but feel free to go the homemade route. Make some Thursday night, stick them in the freezer (no need to thaw), then bring them to work on Friday for April Fool’s Day! Me? Well, my friend and I made these just for this blog post the heck of it last night.
1 box chocolate cake mix with ingredients required
1 container pre-made frosting (I’d go with chocolate)
optional: rice crispies (I used a little over a cup)
1 12-ounce bag chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate)
optional: light-colored cookies pulsed in a food processor for “litter” (I used Nutter Butters)
lollipop sticks for however many poops you want
styrofoam block(s) for holding the cake poops
Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions. Let cool completely.
In a large bowl, completely crumble the cake with your hands. Add the frosting and incorporate thoroughly. At this point, I stuck the mixture in the fridge for a few hours to help firm it up while I did other things.
When you’re ready to assemble: Take a small handful of cake and squish it around the end of a stick, making sure there is a pretty good amount covering the end. Repeat to make as many as you want, setting them on something you can stick in the freezer (like a cookie sheet). When finished, freeze them for a little bit to let them firm up.
Put the chocolate chips in a skinny, deep microwave-safe container (like a mug) and microwave in 10 – 20 second increments until mostly melted. Stir until smooth. Carefully dip a cake poop in the chocolate. Gently tap the stick on the lip of the glass so that the excess chocolate drips off and the surface becomes smooth. If you want to coat some or all in “litter”, at this point lay the cake poop in the crushed cookies, then turn it over to coat the other side. When finished, stick the cake poop in the styrofoam. Repeat with the rest of the poops and stick in the freezer.
TIP: I would go with shorter sticks than what we used because then you’d probably be less tempted to make big poops (errr…). About half of ours were too big and heavy and ended up sliding down the sticks. haha, ewww.
You can really go all out with these. I thought about cutting up candy corn and pressing the yellow ends into some, or putting candy flies on the top (wait, are these actually a thing?). Either way, just be ridiculous and have fun.
I have a hunch that these would be super popular at kids’ parties, but maybe not super young ones or else they might think that poop is actually delicious and try their own… Also, wouldn’t they make great treats for a baby (AKA cute factory o’ poo) shower? Maybe wrap some up sans stick in some plastic wrap and put in *clean* diapers…
Sorry. I’ll stop now.
This is…outstanding. When people do those gross baby shower games, you could put these in diapers.
Actually, you could probably start a whole business doing that.
We actually played a game at my sister’s baby shower where you take different candy bars, put them in a diaper and microwave for like 30 secs so they get “loose” and then you set them out and number each one. Then everyone has to try to guess what candy bar is in each diaper. The most correct guesses is the winner…the funniest part was seeing everyone picking up the diapers to get a closer look or sticking their nose in there to get a sniff…fun times!
I haven’t been to very many baby showers, but I’ve heard there are gross games…haven’t played this! When I was little, my dad did call poop Baby Ruth, though. XD I bet you could do this with different flavors of cake filling with these (and without microwaving)!
LOL Those are awesome!
OMG I am laughing hysterically right now because I am sooooooo going to make these for work on Friday…this – will – be – AWESOME!!!! Bwaaaahahahahahaha…I dig your sense of humor!
That there’s some tasty poo.
Gross!
Still laughing they look entirely to edible to be poop. Those who know me well say I would eat with poop if someone put chocolate onit. I wouldn’t but i’d eat these
I STILL haven’t made cake pops (or poops), but I’m dying to try! I love your picture scenery in the bright green grass :)
I…uh…um…
Yeah, that’s totally gross.
Hahaha, I applaud your drive to accomplish this…feat of…poop…and agree that this is a fantastic April Fools dessert. XD Just…please don’t make me eat them. *shudder* Double points for Rice Krispy additional texture. @.@
Victoria – Great minds… My roommate happens to make diaper cakes. Bonus gift?
Cassandra – hehe, thanks!
thestubbiechef – Yes!! Let me know how they go over!
Jill – Three poos were introduced to my belly yesterday. mmm.
Amber – HA! I knew you’d be grossed out!
Peta – You could make them and tell your friends you’re proving their theory right by saying they’re actual poop!
Kylie – I had made them twice before, but wasn’t too impressed probably because I used jam + fluff instead of frosting. These are much better! I bet PB would make a great binding… ;)
Mary – Oh, I’m so disappointed that you’re grossed out, but am glad you recognize what they’re good for! XD
Love it! Very creative take and how appropriate for Friday. Though I’ve seen enough poopy diapers in my life to be in no hurry to make the edible sort. ;)
My gosh these were great for a laugh. My NORMAL cake pops usually look like this and I am proud! I call them cake plops. You are funny – fyi found your blog thru “thecupcakeblog”
The Poet Herself – haha, I think I’m easily able to separate these from the actual thing!
Trish – Cake plops! Also great. Thank you!
You are too hilarious for words… OMG, we were SO get along. I have quite a fun sense of humor despite my hard outer shell.
I laughed through the entire post. I have the humor level of a 2 year old so these are perfect for me. typos= hilarious, poop= hilarious and you’ve sort of combined them into a yummy treat. ha!
LOL! Too cute!
This is my sister-in-law’s favorite saying when things don’t go her way. “Poop on a stick!” Now I must make this for her so she can have something to go along with her saying. Thanks!
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Love it going to make some for a bay shower and put in a diaper
these are genius. i always say “poop on a stick” also, so that made it even funnier. i’m literally laughing so hard i’m crying right now, i think my roommates think i’m nuts. i gotta try these!
I like you, Melanie.
I. Love. This. I’ve made the kitty litter cake in the past for a Halloween party and NO ONE ate any (except me). It looked too real.
I’ve always wanted to make a kitty litter cake!
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