After taking being popular in America, they've slowly but surely been finding their way onto the uk market. Available in so many designs, it amazes me just how much detail you can get on a size of a golf ball!
So, after finishing my last cake I was left with a lot of off cuts, which I admit would normally through away. This time though I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try them out.
I search a few sites & found one which guided me through step-by-step.
First I wizzed the cake in a food processor to give it a fine crumb.
Frosting is then added. You can by ready made, but I chose to use cream cheese and icing sugar. Add a spoonful at a time till well combined. It should be soft enough so it sticks together, but not wet. One site mentioned it should feel like fudge. I found this the really messy bit.
Wrap in cling film and place it in the fridge for and hour.
While waiting, you need to melt whatever you will be coating the cake pops with, whether that is chocolate or candy melts.
Take the pops out the fridge, dip a lolly stick in the candy melt and insert in the pop. Leave to set.
The next stage is to completely coat the pop. Dip it in the melts/chocolate and slowly roll the stick around. I found if you moved the cake too much it would just fall off the stick.
If you want to add an extra something to them then this needs to be done straight away, especially if your using melts. I found they hardened really quickly so sprinkles etc wouldn't stick.
Once finished, leave to dry. I used a polystyrene cake.
These can be stored in an airtight container and last 2wks in the fridge - if you resist them that long!!
My girls loved them and I think I'll be making more in the future.
