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When I signed up to participate in Wilton’s Pops in a Post contest last month, visions of sugarplums were dancing in my head. Why was I so excited about crafting these bite-sized delights? Well, aside from the fact that every picture of cake pops that I’ve seen look delicious, I really thought that the entire process would be a fun way for me to spend some time in the kitchen. When my husband found I had entered a contest that required baking, he threw his head back and laughed until his eyes watered. You see, I am no baker.
Get ready for the most stick-tacular treats that ever popped up at a party! It’s time for pops—grabbable goodies on a stick you’ll love to dip, decorate and devour. With pops, traditional favorites like cake, cookies, brownies and cereal treats break away from the plate and stand up to join the celebration. Eyes will pop and jaws will drop when your guests see the sensational designs on display —Wilton.com.
After getting over a few bumps early in the cake pop process (by bumps, I mean that within thirty-minutes I had suffered a burn, and a papercut), I found a rhythm and began to really enjoy decorating my cake pops. I actually ended up using an idea from my husband for my creations. My cake pops are a candy bar explosion!
I utilized a blogger cake pop kit that I received from Wilton, which included a wonderful Chocolate Pro Electric Chocolate Melter. I used a chocolate cake mix and chocolate buttercream frosting to make my cake balls, and dipped the rolled cake bites into chocolate prior decorating.
Now for the fun part! I chopped up some of my favorite candy bars (as well as white chocolate chips and Andes mints), and sprinkled each chocolate-coated cake pop with the delicious crumbles.
TIP 01: If you’re going to coat your pops with nuts, chocolate chips, or candy bar pieces like I have, be sure to have a nice large pile of pieces to sprinkle on your pops. I made the mistake of only chopping a small pile of candy bars for each pop, and had to quickly chop more to fill holes.
TIP 02: After dipping in the chocolate, I laid my pops on a sheet of parchment paper and sprinkled (or dumped) the candy on the top and sides. After you get the front, sides, and top perfect (you may even need to press some pieces by hand into the chocolate to fill holes) you can pick up the pop, turn it, and do the back. You’ll definitely have one side that is more photo-friendly, but that’s OK!
TIP 03: Don’t roll your pop in the nuts or candy bits. Rolling causes a huge, ugly mess. I rolled my first one and it looked like a mud ball.
After thoroughly covering the pops with the candy bar bits, I melted some more white and milk chocolate and drizzled it over pops. Chocolate cake, dipped in chocolate, rolled in candy bar crumbles, drizzled with even more chocolate? Yes, my candy bar explosion cake pops are quite the indulgence, but oh-so-amazing!
I was actually really nervous about completing this project, and honestly, this was maybe the fourth cake I have baked in all of my 31-years. I didn’t even bake my son’s first birthday cake, my mom did! Pick your jaw up off the floor, I do realize that it’s pretty pathetic, but true! I feel really happy that I followed through on my cake pops, and let me tell you, it’s actually quite simple to make delicious and unique treats on a stick when you have so many great tools and ingredients available to you from Wilton! Anyone can make cake pops, and I am certainly proof of that!
TIP 04: Want to know how I have such a clean stick? I used two. I used a bamboo skewer to dip my pops in the chocolate, then decorated and put them all in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Next, I carefully picked up each pop, twisted the stick, and removed it. After this, I dipped a clean stick in a little chocolate, and inserted it into the hole, giving me a nice, clean presentation!
I now feel somewhat inspired to try another baking project, and I will certainly be making more cake pops in the very near future. Hopefully next time I can avoid the burn and the papercut!
NOTE: injuries suffered during the making of these cake pops were due to the clumsiness and inexperience of the blogger, and in no way reflect the ease-of-use of any Wilton products. Blogger burns herself making toast. Seriously.
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They came out awesome! Your fav photos are great too. You’d never guess you weren’t a baker from looking at those. :)
Thanks a bunch Tamara!
Those are adorable! And they look delicious, too!
Thanks Callie!
Those are amazing! Great job!
Thanks Amy!
WOW! They look delicious :) Pretty good for like your 4th ‘cake’ ever!
It helps when you can cover up your mistakes with a 1/2″ layer of candy bar crumbles :) Thanks Tammy.
Crissy just has a wonderfully warm site to me. It shows me a love of family and friends. I always look forward to getting her email and looking at all she is doing. Hope her family appreciates all she does.
Well gee, that was awfully nice, thanks Daniel!
Wow those look amazing. I’ll take one of each please.
Thanks Kim!
They look delicious!
Thanks Stacie!!
Your disclaimer made me laugh out loud. As usual, your photos make these look really wonderful!
You made this seem much easier than I previously thought they were. I’m almost convinced to try them!
I want to try and make those, they look amazing!
So CUTE!!! I am so going to try doing this with candy mmmmmm
Those look great!! I’d buy them at a bakery if I saw them!!! It’s always makes you a little nervous trying a new recipe, but you really knocked it out! I’m inspired to bake today!!
yum yum yum!
Those look fabulous. I’ve been thinking about making some since I have been seeing pics of them everywhere. You make it sound so easy!
Twix please! Gosh I love those Candy covered apples so these just look even better! :)
YUMMY! All you cake pops girls are making me hungry!
Kas
Those turned out great! now I’m craving one..lol. Happy Sunday!
I hate to say it, but the burn and cut just might have been worth it. Those look so fantastic!
Thanks for the idea!! These look absolutely dealicious and portion friendly for the kids. Cake balls are all the buzz right now, and when you make them this way I can see why ;) They look great Crissy- I think I gained a pound just looking at them, lol!
Oh those look dreamy!!! I want some now! LOL
Wowzers they look amazing, they remind me of the awesome covered apples. I want a bite!!
They look super yummy! I want a treat now :P
These came out super melt in your mouth yummy looking! Great job!
Oh my hips – those look fabulous! I don’t think I could stop at just one. Good job!
These look amazing!!! :)
Yum! Those look delicious!
Not only do they look gorgeous…but I want to eat ‘em!
Oh yummy! This is a fabulous idea for someone looking for an amazing taste but overwhelmed by some of the complicated looking pops. Well done and good luck in the contest! :)
Crissy, these are so cute! What a great idea to candy bar to decorate and add even more flavor to your cake pops! :)
Those look awesome! soooo yummy looking!! you are making me hungry :)
Cute! I have been meaning to try to make these and you are getting me inspired to do it this week. We’ll see lol :)
I just bought a book on cake pops tonight!! And I had Angry Birds cake pops at my dessert table at my wedding a few weekends ago — http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6725678/emilybobby-0326.jpg :) :) I can’t wait to try my hand at some pops. Love your tips and write-up of the process!!
WOW! Those look amazing. I love the disclaimer, too! I always manage to suffer from semi-major injuries in the kitchen, too.
They look delicious! I love baking but have never done cake pops. Now I may have to try thanks to your story & tips! :)
They look so yummy!!!!!! Making me hungry just reading and looking at them.
Yum!! I’m going to try making these this weekend.
I tried making Cake Pops for the first time 2 weeks ago with my niece who is a really good baker..I was surprised how great they came out and the family loved them. Your ones look so delicious and perfect and I will try them for sure!
omg these look so good and easy to make! I would love to make these for a gift!
Oh my gosh cake and candy bars combined…..Am I in heaven? LOVE THIS! <3
Now why isn’t this a giveaway post :) My sweet tooth is in total withdrawls right now too, looking at this post sort of squashed it, LOL.
These look yummy!!!
I love the little note at the end. So funny!
these look yummy
I have seen these pops everywhere, but didn’t know that Wilton had a kit to make them. Although I have never made these, your review sounds like they are relatively easy to make. I’ll have to pick up one of these kits the next time I am at my favorite craft store. Thanks.
These look delicious! My friend is hosting a Pinterest party where we have to make food, drink, or crafts found on there, and this is a possiblity :)
I’ve been wanting to make Candy Pops for some time now; you make it
sound easy!
They look so good.
These look so delicious they are making my mouth water. I am a baker and would rather bake than cook any day. I am always on the look out for something new to bake and these would be great. thanks for all the tips.
These look soo yummy!!