Adventures in Baking: Cake Pops (page 2)

Adventures in Baking: Cake Pops

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday January 4, 2012

Cake pops have officially taken the baking world by storm and it's easy to see why. They are adorable, bite sized and when it comes to decorating them, the possibilities are endless!

The actual cake pops are easy to make and only require a few ingredients and directions- this video from Starbucks (who provided a cake pop kit for us) explains it easily.

The best part of making cake pops though (of course, besides the eating part) is decorating them. Because of their texture, cake pops need to covered in melted chocolate (not icing!), and this chocolate becomes the base for any additional decorations.

(images via raspberrytart.tumblr.com, lovefromtheoven.com, thekitchn.com)

I took a trip down to my local bulk food store and picked up a bunch of supplies for my decorating needs. Try sprinkles, coloured sugar or candies- whatever grabs your attention!

(images via flickr.com, prudentbaby.com)

I love the idea of drizzling chocolate over chocolate- double chocolate is double delicious. Try playing around with food colouring and coloured confectionery chocolate too!

(images via pinterest.com, flickr.com, sewellphotography.com)

Looking to amp up your cake popping? If you're up for the challenge, try using fondant or marzipan to create cute cake pop figures.

(images via pinterest.com, stylemepretty.com, ellecees.com, theweddingshoebox.com, imgfave.com,
pinterest.com, thesepeasarehollow.blogspot.com)

Remember- it's all in the presentation so, when showing off your undoubtedly gorgeous creations, why not try some different styles? A bouquet of pops, a vase, or even a cake made out of cake pops is so much fun and can actually be dressed up formally.

Have you ever made cake pops- got any good baking tips?

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34 Comments

	on January 11, 2012 assia 1,578 said: Love all the ideas!
	on January 09, 2012 newfiechic 5,322 said: These are so cute!!
	on January 09, 2012 Suelyn 2,249 said: Too cute to eat.
	on January 08, 2012 cottencandy 1,366 said: these are so cute! seems really simple to make too, can wait to try!
	on January 07, 2012 LisaDrew 2,288 said: I plan on making these for my son's Sr. Kindergarten graduation in June for the whole class. I can't wait to try them!
	on January 06, 2012 maltia13 801 said: I didn't even know Starbucks had a cake pop kit...so cool...
	on January 06, 2012 Aliza 14,011 said: I love the Hello Kitty one. The great thing about cake pops is the possibilities are really endless.
	on January 06, 2012 stelltimom 665 said: I have made the pops with my sister for a couple of events she was the bakery caterer. She has many moulds (for almost all of the occasions you can possibly think, She is a Bulk Barn junkie (hahaha) - her poor husband had no clue when he married her a couple of years ago. Making the pops is also a great activity for a rainy day or holiday vacation with the kids. My kids love making these and then wrapping them up and giving their creations to other family and some of their friends. For my daughter`s 8th birthday, we made a pop cake and it was absolutely gorgeous and delicious.
	on January 06, 2012 Lorna Q 135 said: Never tried it, but they look so good! The hello-kitty one is way to cute...
	on January 05, 2012 no1-mom 1,031 said: okay - now that's really Kool! This is a challenge - let's see if I can do it? The kids will love this one. Definately something to keep them busy with during winter break :) thanks Chick Advisor!