Cake Pop Instructions

How to Make Cake Pops

January 22, 2011

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The cupcake has been dethroned by the decadent cake pop. Where the muffin-sized cakes once reigned supreme a bite-sized ball of cake on a stick is all the rage at lil ones' parties. I've admired the treats from afar for some time now – staring in awe at their presence on Amy Atlas's designer dessert tables, and drooling over the creations in Bakerella's cookbook ($11) – but never considered trying my own hand at them until we started planning my son's upcoming birthday party. Determined to make them every bit as spectacular as those I've seen on the web, I tried a practice round this past week. They were easier to create than I had expected, but more time-intensive than I had planned. Check out the step-by-step instructions, as well as what I'll do differently next time (and stay tuned for next month when I'll share the ones I created for his actual party)!

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by Rebecca M Gruber 10

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Michele Bell 2 years

these look amazing! i want to make some today but am forcing myself to wait for a special occasion!

DCBaxter 2 years

That's a great idea - thanks for the advice. I wonder if cake pop shops are going to pop up all over the place now, like cupcakes and self-serve frozen yogurt...

Rebecca M Gruber 2 years

Hi DCBaxter - you can also make the balls, put the sticks in them, and freeze them until you are ready to dip them in the chocolate. That way half the work is done in advance.

2 years

DC Baxter, the woman who originally came up with the idea of cake balls (off the stick) doesn't put any frosting in at all. As long as the cake is moist enough to stick together, you don't need any, or need just a little. They can be made a few days ahead and stored in a cool area.

DCBaxter 2 years

I want to do these for my daughter's first birthday. Do you think it's something you can make ahead of time? A few days or a week ahead? I wonder if you added only half a can of frosting if it would still stick enough but be less sweet?