Are you looking forward to 2013?
Well... that is if we make it past 12/21/2012!
Ha-ha-ha! I've heard so many funny Mayan comments recently - but really, I'm planning for the New Year!
And I hope you are too, because I made some Champagne Cake Pops for ya!
I made these for Hayley from The Domestic Rebel. She recently won one of my giveaways and was open to being a test subject for something new.
Well, she loved my "experiment" and called it a success!
If you don't believe me, just ask HER!
These were easy to make, they just took some time.
To make them easy, I used white cake mix and replaced the water with the champagne. Everything else stays the same.
The Champagne did bubble up in the mix, so I hand stirred it before taking the hand mixer to it.
Bake the cake and allow it to cool.
I took 1/4 of the cake, crumbled it and mixed in 2 ounces of Champagne as the binder. The other 1/4 I just used vanilla frosting as the binder.
For the flutes, I drilled holes into candy wafers with a little pick and then slide the wafer onto the stick. You can secure it with a dab of melted candy.
Then shape the cake balls. I made some round and some more fluted shape.
The Champagne pops were dipped in pale pink and lightly sprinkles with sanding sugar. Then I topped it off just a touch of white.
I was so happy that these were a hit!
In fact, I made 50 Champagne Cake Pops yesterday for my daughter's teacher's Wedding.
These are so adorable! They would be perfect for New Year's Eve or a wedding. Have a great weekend Karyn :)
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteThe cake pops are soooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteso cute, love it for new years!
ReplyDeleteyummy! and cute!
ReplyDeleteThose are so fun and festive. Perfect for New Years!
ReplyDeleteThey were so good!!!! You're so talented Karyn!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is an Awesome idea! They look amazing. This would be a nice addition to my alcohol-free New Year's ... the alcohol does cook out during baking, right? I think so. Anyways, Happy Holidays Karyn :)
ReplyDeleteHow creative and adorable! They are just so cute ; ) You are good. Thanks for sharing.
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These are adorable! Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party. Please remember to link your recipe back to http://www.foodiefriendsfriday.com. And remember to come back today to vote for your favorite recipes!
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing! I'm going to be putting together a post of nothing but cake pops if you would like to submit yours!
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Happy Holidays,
Marti
Awesome, thanks for sharing!!! If I used the whole cake, I would just put 8oz to bind it, right?
ReplyDeleteTry just a 1/4 first and see how you like it. If you're going to just go with the whole cake, I would start with maybe 5 oz and add more as needed. Or maybe make some champagne frosting to use as binder for the whole cake.
DeleteSo apparently you can have your cake and drink it too! These are awesome!
ReplyDeleteYum! I am always looking for new dessert recipes and cake pops are always so fun. These would also be great for wedding showers! I found you through the Somewhat Simple Linky Party!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! We're featuring you today from last week's Keep Calm & Link Up! See you tomorrow for the party...can't wait to see what you've been up to!
ReplyDeletexo, Meredith
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yummy!!! Would be happy to be a food tester for you :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so creative! Love the muted colors and how you made the bottom of the glass - genius!!
ReplyDeletetrying to catch up on my 100 thousand google reader posts! SO happy i finally saw these! how utterly creative Karyn, just love 'em :)
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Heather! Please email me when you get a chance, I have a question about your blog! LifesABanquet1(at)gmail.com
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