Adventures in Baking: Cake Pops (page 3)

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 05, 2012 pixiestix 2,016 said: ive never tried making them myself i did try one at a cupcake place here in montreal i can honestly say i didnt like how they made it i felt as if i stuck a tablespoon of granulated sugar in my mouth and even felt sick afterwards so be careful of the sweet factor because that little ball of cake takes in all the icening and fondant and can make the texture of the cake change to a lump of cakey sugar :(
	on January 05, 2012 LadyChick234234 3,701 said: I think cake pops are so adorable.....and how can any kinda cake ever be passed up??? Seriously!
	on January 05, 2012 Patricia 6,845 said: I have been wanting to try these for a while now! Just need an occassion that calls for cake! :) Yes, Michael's does sell fondant. And there is ussually a 40% or 50% off coupon in their flyer or on flyerland.com.... I always have my coupon before I go to Michaels! :)
	on January 05, 2012 luxx 2,176 said: My sister and I made these for a baby shower, they were a huge hit. Not too difficult to make, but like AlexJC said they are time consuming, don't do what we did and start making them at 10pm
	on January 04, 2012 Lynn hall 3,007 said: They look so amazing! I havent tried making them but I would like to!
	on January 04, 2012 petitechouxx 2,859 said: they are so cute! i've never tried before, hopefully try soon!
	on January 04, 2012 shellsbells85 3,580 said: Takoda: Try Michaels!! Thats where I got fondant from, along with other fabulous cake decorating supplies. Be careful though, it can all get pricey VERY quickly!!!!!
	on January 04, 2012 takanikki 2,265 said: Mmmm, delish. Would make a great gift too, the kit or the product. I definitely want to try this. :D
	on January 04, 2012 Bren 26,031 said: I keep seeing this commercial I want to make them they look so fun!
	on January 04, 2012 takoda 28,648 said: Thanks Alex I have a bulk barn not far from me, so I'll try there first. These look so good and funny. I get sick of making the same old bday cake's every year, I just hope I can manage to do it with out messing it up to badly.LOL