Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it.

Make the Cake Pop Mixture

1. Crumble the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, use your hands or a fork to crumble the cake into small pieces in a large bowl.
2. Add Frosting: Add buttercream frosting to the crumbled cake a little at a time, mixing until you have a dough-like consistency.
3. Form the Cake Pops: Roll small portions of the cake mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Coat the Cake Pops

1. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the white or milk chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
2. Dip the Cake Pops: Carefully dip the end of each cake pop stick into the melted chocolate and then insert it into the center of each cake ball. This helps the stick stay in place.
3. Dip and Decorate: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. While the chocolate is still wet, add your favorite holiday sprinkles, edible glitter, or mini candy canes for a festive touch.