Bake a vanilla or chocolate cake and let it cool completely
Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl
Mix in frosting a little at a time until the mixture holds together
Roll the mixture into small, even balls
Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator or freezer until firm
Melt candy coating or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl
Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted coating
Insert the stick into each chilled cake ball
Dip each cake pop into the melted coating until fully covered
Gently tap off excess coating
Add sprinkles or decorations before the coating sets
Stand the cake pops upright in a foam block or cake pop stand
Let the coating harden completely before serving