This thing makes it SO easy to make cake pops. You create your mix, add it to the maker (but don't overfill), close the lid, and three to four minutes later, there's the cake pop. I took it to my sister in law to ask for her help and expertise. She was so helpful and was also really impressed about how easy they are to make this way. She has made many the traditional way and was won over by this machine. We made about 100 with the first batch of mix and they were a big hit. We coated half in white candy melt and the other half in chocolate. They were moist and yummy. The kids loved them and helped us eat them all. I probably will buy another one to make cake pops for various events coming up. I did not have any of the issues mentioned by other people. Making cake pops was super easy using this thing and I would suggest it to anyone looking to make them. Buy this thing. Seriously. I didn't even have to spray it with non-stick spray and it was super easy to clean. This is the best thing ever.