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Do you like to make Cake Pops with the stick up, but end up with a mess on the bottom? Or when you pick up the pop, you realize that there is no candy coating on the bottom "foot" of the pop?
I call them "Candy Apple Style" Pops because they look like, well, Candy Apples.
Well, here's a little trick that I like to do to ensure that.
First, pre-stick the cake pops flat on the cookie sheet. It'll help to create a flatter bottom.
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Second, place candy disks down every 2 inches.
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Third, dip your pop, tap off the excess, then place it on top of the candy disk.
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Easy!
The candy coating will ooze down to cover the disk and hide it. There will be a bit of an extra candy crunch at the bottom. They stand up straight. They have a flat bottom with no hole.
Try it next time and they will look great on your dessert table!
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That's a great idea! The only problem is I usually do custom colors. Ooh, I just thought of a similar idea using the custom colors. I could just pipe a small disk for each pop before dipping them. Thanks for the great idea! Of course, the next trick is always making enough of the 'custom color' so I don't have to attempt to recreate it. LOL! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! So practical.
ReplyDeleteThis is genius! Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip! Thank you! Now, if only I could make pops that would stay on the stick!
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem. What has helped is to put them in the fridge for a while before dipping. I tried freezing first, that helps, but as they start to thaw, the coating cracks.
DeleteDorthy and Tina - Use LESS frosting. Cool the pops in the fridge for 15-20 minutes and then let them sit out for 5 minutes before dipping them. If the cake is too cold, the cracks will happen as the cake warms up and expands. Take a dozen pops out of the fridge, add the sticks then go back and dip the pop. Hope this helps.
DeleteHi ladies, I have a tutorial on "common cake pop issues" which all of us have probably experienced before! Please check it out: http://blog.candiquik.com/?p=3020
DeleteKaryn, what a genius idea. And I love your blue pops!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea!
ReplyDeleteclever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! And those look so yummy! I would love for you to share this at my link party
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Wow! Wish I had known that at Christmas! Thanks for sharing this great tip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI make cake pop's a lot and always have that problem. I am definitely going to give this a try next time. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteGenius!! Perfect! Please link up to Foodie Friday
ReplyDeleteOh so clever! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous tip! Just shared on our FB page!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Trish
Thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI saw this a week ago and couldn't remember where I saw it so I stalked Pinterest. This is right on time for my daughter's open house. I'll be making tons of cakepops. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted this! I thought I was the ONLY person who's cake pops fell off the stick, cracked, or looks lumpy. Mine never look perfect but I also compare them to Bakerella's perfect cake pops. I can't wait to try it again with your tips! Thanks for sharing!
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