Tuesday 17 May 2011

How to Make Cake Pops

Correct me if I am wrong, cakes are one of those things relished by all, may it be kids, adults or grannies. They are wonderful and super delicious to taste. But, when the same cake is presented in a more innovative and creative way, they are little pieces of heaven called "Cake Pops". They are perfectly sized and great for any occasion. It's the best Christmas recipe. In fact the cake pops recipe top the carte at birthday parties, bridal baby shower or wedding parties, you name it. You can just make these cake pops without there being any occasion and binge on them when your tongue tickles for something sweet. Let's see how to make cake pops, since we have been talking about how yummy they are. So here you go.

How to Make Cake Pops

OK here we go, the recipe to the yummy cake pops will be revealed now. So get the ingredients ready and follow the mentioned instructions, to make the yummiest cake pop you friends and family have ever had.

Ingredients

    * 1 box of cake mix
    * 1 tub frosting
    * 1 packet candy coating (white or chocolate)
    * Sprinkles
    * Lollipop sticks
    * Styrofoam (to stand the cake pops in)
    * Butter paper
    * Other decorating material like colored ribbons, beads, etc., if you wish to decorate them further.

Procedure

   1. Bake the cake as directed on the cake mix box.
   2. Once the baked caked cools down break it into fine pieces in a large bowl. See that you process it to absolutely fine crumbs.
   3. Now, mix ¾ of the frosting tub in the bowl. Mix it with hands until a soft dough is formed.
   4. This mixture is just perfect, to roll into golf size balls.
   5. Place this balls on a plate covered with butter paper to prevent the sticking.
   6. Refrigerate them for an hour or until these cake balls hold their shape.
   7. Now, melt the chocolate as per instructions on the packet. Dip the tip of the lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into the cake balls, place them aside to harden, so that the lollipop sticks hold the cake balls properly.
   8. Once this is done, dip these pops into the melted chocolate, be carefully while you do this, because, "how to make cake pops smooth" is a question posed by many, dip until the entire pop is covered and hence, will ensure a smooth layer.
   9. Immediately dust them with sprinkles and place them in the Styrofoam block to harden.
  10. Once the chocolate sets in, it's time to gorge on these delightful cake pops.

Tips

    * Bake the cake a day before you start to make the cake pops, so that it cools down properly.
    * You can use colored candy coating. They not only come in white and brown, but all different colors.
    * Dip the pops completely and carefully into the melted chocolate to have a smooth layer.
    * The cake pops look just as cute even without the lollipop sticks.

Cake pops can be given any shape to make them look tempting and suit the occasion, and they can be tried out with different cake recipes too. One can make a turkey shaped cake pop on Thanksgiving. A Christmas cake pop recipe can be like a Santa Claus cap, bells, or they just can be used to decorate the Christmas tree. Some naughty kids prefer the cake pops with monster heads some others like the smiley faces. Heart-shaped cake pops during Valentine's day serves the perfect mushy surprise for your loved one. An egg-shaped cake pop on Easter Sunday seems perfect and unusual.

Now that you know how to make cake pops, go ahead, brush up your confectionery skills and enjoy the scrumptious cake pops. Cake pops are the stars of every event and simply delicious.

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