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QuestionHow can I get the candy melts to stop running down the pop?Community AnswerAvoid thinning down the candy melts too much; they're no designed to be thinned down too much. Also take care to turn the cake pop gently and slowly to coat it; don't rush the coating or stand the pop up too soon after coating.
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QuestionCan I use melted Wilton's white candy melts to cover the cake pops?Community AnswerYes, the candy melts are thick enough so that you only need to dip the cake pops one time.
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QuestionHow long do I keep it in the refrigerator?Community AnswerWhen you round the cake pop you stick it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, then when you dip it in the chocolate, keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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QuestionWhere can I get the lollipop sticks?Community AnswerThese can be purchased from stores that stock cake or baking supplies, from craft stores, from stores stocking candy making supplies and from online retailers who stock such supplies. You could also look at generalist trading sites such as eBay.
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QuestionMy cake pops crack every time I coat them. What am I doing wrong?Community AnswerThis may happen when your cake pop isn't warm enough and the candy coating is too warm. A good idea would be to have the cake pops at room temperature or refrigerated (not frozen) before adding the candy coating.
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QuestionWhere can I buy store-bought cake without frosting?Community AnswerJust ask at you local market bakery. They can make one for you if need be.
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QuestionThe cake balls won't stay on the sticks. What can I do?Community AnswerBe careful to not overload the pop with candy coating and/or decorative elements. Only dip or coat the balls when they balls are absolutely cooled down; if they are warm, they will still be taking shape and won't be as solid when placed on the stick. Only add the balls after dipping or coating, as this gives the stick extra leverage to hang on with.
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QuestionHow long will cake pops last?Community AnswerThey last as long as the cake would last. Cakes and cake pops are almost the same, except for some ingredients, as well as the size. Cake pops should last at least the amount of time cakes do and could last longer if the coating protects them. Store appropriately but eat them while still fresh for the best flavor.
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QuestionHow long does this whole process take?Community AnswerThe process takes about 30-45 minutes, not counting the time baking, refrigerating, and freezing the cake pops.
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QuestionCan I make these ahead of time and freeze them?Community AnswerYes, but I would take the pops out of the freezer about 15-20 minutes before serving them so they have time to thaw.
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QuestionCan I use canned frosting?Community AnswerYes, you can. You may have to thin it out to be able to use it successfully.
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QuestionCould I use/make a small muffin instead of making a massive cake?Community AnswerYou would need to make enough muffin sizes for each cake pop you wish to make. Only use large muffin sizes, as smaller ones are unlikely to work to transform into a cake pop.
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QuestionDo I have to use candy melts, or can I use chocolate chips?Community AnswerYou can use chocolate chips, but the cake pops might not look as good as they would if you used candy melts (due to the oil content). You could add a little bit of coconut oil into your chocolate chips though, which would help.
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QuestionCan I use melted chocolate instead of icing?Community AnswerYes! In fact, step 11 states to dip the cake balls in the melted chocolate. So it would probably be better if you used melted chocolate.
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QuestionCan I use melted frosting instead of chocolate?Community AnswerYou need something that hardens for the coating. Melted frosting will be too soft after it hardens.
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QuestionWhat are candy melts made of?A WikihowianCommunity AnswerMostly chocolate and sugar.
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QuestionHow long would the cake take to make before making the cake pops?Community AnswerAllow for at least an hour with prep, baking and cooling time.
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QuestionCan I make them ahead of time and freeze them?Community AnswerYes, this actually works better than making them just minutes before. Be sure to give them plenty of time to thaw out before serving them after freezing.
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QuestionCan I use a Popsicle stick for my cake pops?Community AnswerYes, this would work well.
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QuestionDo I need to wrap each individual cake pop before refrigerating them?A WikihowianCommunity AnswerYour cake pops will last longer if you individually wrap them, but it's okay to leave them uncovered as well!
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QuestionHow long do you need to freeze your cake pops?Community AnswerIt depends on the consistency of your cake pops and the temperature of your freezer. There is no single answer for this.
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QuestionCan I make pumpkin flavored cake pops?A WikihowianCommunity AnswerOf course! Some companies make pumpkin chocolate chips during Thanksgiving and Halloween, so that would be perfect for party favors or trick-or-treat snacks for kids.
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QuestionWhy do my cake pops taste doughy?Community AnswerSince cake pops are just crumbled cake, they can sometimes taste doughy. To hide that flavor, I suggest adding some condensed milk to the cake pops.
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QuestionHow can I make rainbow pops?A WikihowianCommunity AnswerMelt white chocolate. Separate the chocolate into 6 bowls. Color each bowl of chocolate each color of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Prepare your cake pops, then dip them in the red chocolate. Then, dip them in the orange making sure some red is showing. Dip in each of the remaining colors following the same method.
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QuestionCan I use toothpicks if I don't have lollipop sticks?Community AnswerYes, but only if you're willing to get your fingers messy from the coating!
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QuestionIs there a tool to help shape the balls? Mine just fall apart.Community AnswerYes, there is a cake pop press. I bought mine at Walmart yesterday. It can hold up to 5 cake pops.
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QuestionCan I freeze them for future use?Allison SchickTop AnswererYes, you can freeze the cake pops. If you do not have time to thaw them when you need them, they are actually good frozen as well.
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QuestionDo I need to add frosting?Allison SchickTop AnswererThe frosting turns the cake into a dough that you can mold into balls, so yes, you do need it.
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QuestionMy melted chocolate is too thick. What can I use to make the chocolate thinner?Allison SchickTop AnswererYou can use coconut oil to thin the chocolate. You just melt it and mix it in.
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QuestionCan I use a cake mix from a box, and can I use different decorations?Allison SchickTop AnswererYou can use a box mix to make the cake. As for the decorations, go wild! You can use any decorations you'd like.
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