Homemade cake pops are simple to make, you can decorate them in any way you like, and most recipes can be adapted to fit dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, less-sweet, nut-free, or even vegan.

Baking a cake inside a Pop-it creates a colorful treat.

KENT, Ohio — A hobby turned into a side hustle, and then into a booming cake pop business, for a former high school math teacher. Today, she’s running a successful bakery, and now a second business ...