Want to know How To Make Cake Pops?
Well these gorgeous little morsels aren’t as simple as they look. There is a bit of work involved, but they are simply divine and a great way of using up excess birthday cake or a flopped cake (we’ve all done it!).
For the Chocolate Cake, check out our recipe for Frugal Chocolate Cake – but a cheap packet cake would work, too!
Method
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Bake the cake and totally cool.
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Break it up in a bowl with your hands so it resembles breadcrumbs, but don't overwork it.
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In a separate bowl, whip together the cream cheese, icing sugar and butter until smooth.
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Mix in the cake crumbs with a wooden spoon (don't use the electric beaters for this).
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Gently work with your hands until the mixture can be mixed into small balls that stay together. but don't make it too wet!
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate - overnight is perfect if you can!
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Form small balls with the mixture with your hands and stick a lolly pop stick in each one - place on a tray lined with baking paper until completed.
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Gently melt the chocolate over a double boiler or very carefully in the microwave.
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Gently run the lolly pop through the melted chocolate until covered and place on a baking sheet and place in the freezer so it sets very quickly.
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Once set, repeat the chocolate dipping and dip in the sprinkles or decorate as required.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Cake Pops are suitable to freeze for up to two months. Remove from the freezer and place in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- If you don't want your Cake Pop to have a 'flat head' from being placed on the greaseproof paper, see if you can find something to set them in upright in the freezer (but this will take a fair bit of room!).
