Cake Pops & Cake Balls: Great Balls of Flavor!
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Cake Pops: Now You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It ... Without Guilt!
Cake pops and cake balls ... those mini orbs of coated, cake-y goodness offered on a lollipop stick or in a paper fluted cup.
To me, it's like eating art . . . the beauty . . . the flavor . . . the sheer idea of cake in this unique miniature form is more than enough to satisfy. (OK, OK, so you may want to eat more than one but you definitely won't feel cheated out of a taste experience.)
For those who say, "Oh, I'll just have a little sliver" when offered a tasty cake. . . now you can really have your cake and eat it ... without guilt!
So, take a stroll through this gallery of luscious-looking cake pops and cake balls . . . and even find out how you can easily make them yourself!
Above photo used under Creative Commons from: Christi @ Love From The Oven, on Flickr
Chocolaty Chocolate Cake Pops
Photo courtesy of: Claire Sutton, on Flickr
Fanciful Cake Pops
Photo used under Creative Commons from: meggle, on Flickr
Watch This Short Video ... You'll Be Amazed
How To Make Cake Pops and Cake Balls 1-2-3
Make Extraordinary Cake Pops Yourself
With This Hot-Off-the-Press, Must-Have Reference & Recipe Guide
Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats
Amazon Price: $8.45 (as of 05/30/2012)
What's cuter than a cupcake? A cake pop, of course! Wildly popular blogger Bakerella (aka Angie Dudley) has turned cake pops into an international sensation! Cute little cakes on a stick: from decorated balls to more ambitious shapes such as baby chicks, ice cream cones, and even cupcakes, these adorable creations are the perfect alternative to cake at any party or get-together.
Winning Flavor Combinations for Cake Pops (or Cake Balls)
Use These or Create Your Own
Photo used under Creative Commons from: Christi @ Love From The Oven, on Flickr
As you saw in the short video (above), Bakerella's method of making cake pops is super EASY. . . . bake a cake, crumble it and mix with a frosting . . . then dip your shaped cake balls in a colored coating. A very simple equation:
CAKE + FROSTING . . . Dipped in COATING
One of the best ways to create unique cake pops and cake balls is by varying the flavors of the cake and the frosting. Here are some winning flavor combinations [inspired by celebrity cook, Paula Deen].
Dark Chocolate Cake
Mixed with: Cream Cheese Frosting
Dipped in: White Chocolate Coating
Spice Cake
Mixed with: Cream Cheese Frosting
Dipped in: White Chocolate Coating
Strawberry Supreme Cake
Mixed with: Strawberries and Cream Frosting
Dipped in: Chocolate Coating
White Cake
Mixed with: Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting
Dipped in: Chocolate Coating
Caramel Cake
Mixed with: Chocolate Mocha Frosting
Dipped in: Chocolate Coating
Confetti Cake
Mixed with: Vanilla Frosting
Dipped in: White Chocolate Coating
French Vanilla Cake
Mixed with: White Chocolate Almond Frosting
Dipped in: Chocolate Coating
Red Velvet Cake
Mixed with: Cream Cheese Frosting
Dipped in: White Chocolate Coating
Lemon Cake
Mixed with: Lemon Frosting
Dipped in: White Chocolate Coating
White Cake
Mixed with: Wild Cherry Vanilla Frosting
Dipped in: Dark Chocolate Coating
Gourmet Cake Mix
Oh, the Cake Pop Concoctions You Can Make With These Flavors!
Nordic Ware Gourmet Cake Mix 3-Pack Assortment
3-pack of the most classic cake flavors: cinnamon streusel, apple spice and chocolate decadence.
Colorful Coatings ... For Your Cake Pop And Cake Ball Creations
Just The Right Decorating Tools
Candy Writers Make Decorating Cake Pops & Cake Balls A Cinch!
CK Products Candy Writer in Assorted Colors
A candy writer is compound coating in a tube. Simply warm in a microwave or hot water, snip off the end and decorate. Colors include Blue, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Dark Green, Green, Orange, Orchid, Peach, Pink, Red, White & Yellow
Cake Pops - Supplies You'll Need
To make cake pops, you'll need lolllipop sticks (they come in 4 inch, 6-inch) and a styrofoam block to stand them up while they dry.
For packaging, you can use lollipop bags (clear or colored) and secure with an attractive piece of ribbon or cord.
More Fanciful Cake Pop Creations
Photo used under Creative Commons from: Christi @ Love From The Oven, on Flickr
Cake Pops Make Great Party or Shower Favors
Photo used under Creative Commons from: by Ana_Fuji, on Flickr
Cake Balls
They're like 'Cake Pops'
but without the stick
A Batch of Homemade Cake Balls
They Look Like Truffles On the Outside ... But On The Inside ...
Photo used under Creative Commons from: SashaW, on Flickr
Cake Balls Recipes & How-To's
Easy-Peasy Cake Ball Recipes
Paula's Cake Balls :: Paula Deen
Paula Deen recipe video shows you how to make Paul more...4 points
Red Velvet and Cream Cheese Cake Balls :: Cake Artisan
I've always wanted to try making cake balls. The w more...2 points
Cake Balls :: AllRecipes.com
1 point
Cake Pops Lesson #1: The Cake Ball | The Pioneer Woman Cooks | Ree Drummond
Whether it's her signature Cupcake Pops, Cupcake B more...0 points
Have You Experienced These Taste Treats?
Answer below . . .
Have You Ever Had Cake Pops or Cake Balls?
YES, I have . . .
hippiechicjewelz says:
Totally sinful they are! LOVE THEM!
KateHon says:
I had red velvet cake balls once...and how I wish I had one right now! Loved them!!
rballaddict says:
yes! i like to call them munchkins on a stick, lol
nicole-healy-hoyt says:
my kids love these!
jordanmilesbasketballstuff says:
Yes, my son Jordan Miles really loves it.
No, not yet!
Millionairemomma says:
Not yet.
Misskate00 says:
These look really yummy! Such a perfect gift idea to!
nuestraherencia says:
Just gave them my first try...I ended up with a mushy goo cake lol Will have to try again...
vegival says:
What an incredibly yummy, crazy idea!!!! I am looking forward to giving this a try!!!! Thanks for the enlightening lens!!!
KatherineWakefield says:
no i havent but i want some!
Vanilla, Caramel & Coconut Cake Balls
Photo used under Creative Commons from: Muy Yum, on Flickr
Neopolitan Cake Balls
Photo used under Creative Commons from: clevercupcakes, on Flickr
Cake Balls - Supplies You'll Need
For cake balls, you can use fluted mini baking cups in plain or decorative finishes.
Cake Recipes From Scratch
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Millionairemomma
May 30, 2012 @ 3:09 am | delete
- Congrats on LOTD! I want one.
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- I have to try this, great lens.
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- Lovely lens, i am now totally craving cake! :)
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- This really made my mouth water! Can't wait to try out some of these ideas. Thank you!
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- I really enjoyed this delectable lens, so many yummy recipes that I will now have to try for myself!
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From the Queen of Cake Pops!
Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats
Amazon Price: $8.45 (as of 05/30/2012)
Bakerella (aka Angie Dudley) has turned cake pops into an international sensation! Learn her super simple techniques for amazing desserts-on-a-stick.
