There are few things more adorable than a cake pop—a bite-sized treat that combines the flavors of cake and frosting with the fun shape and easy portability of a lollipop. But if you don’t know how to package these tasty treats, they won’t make it onto your customers’ plates or into their stomachs. Fortunately, as this beginner’s guide to packaging cake pops shows, it’s easier than you think to create beautifully wrapped treats that sell like hotcakes—er, pops! How to package cake pops? Let us begin!
Do choose the right kind of cake
If you’re looking for a quick, tasty treat that won’t break the bank or leave you with a kitchen mess, cake pops are perfect. You can make them in just minutes with store-bought cake mix and frosting. But which kind should you buy? Here are some pros and cons of various kinds. *Angel food cake is light and fluffy but can be difficult to form into balls. *Yellow or white sponge cake is denser than angel food but less dense than poundcake, making it ideal for forming into balls and handling with fingers without crumbling too much. *Lemon poundcake has a denser texture than most cakes but is easy to form into balls if you handle it carefully.
Do shape the cake pops into balls
To shape your cake pops into balls, start by making a small indentation in the top of the cake pop with your finger. Next, press down on the ball-shaped cake pop from the center until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Make sure that you are pressing firmly enough so that the cake does not crack when you remove your hand.
Do insert sticks into the cake pops
The first step in making sure your cake pops are easy to eat is ensuring the sticks don’t obscure the pop. Remember, you want people to be able to see the pop and make their decision about whether or not they want it. This means that if you’re going for a decorative effect by putting an edible stick on your cake pops, you’ll need at least two inches of space between the top edge of the stick and the bottom edge of the pop.
Do let the cake pops cool completely
Once the cake pops have cooled, allow them to sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before you start wrapping them. This will prevent condensation from forming on the outside of your cake pop package. If you forget this step or if your pops are really hot when they come out of the oven, place a piece of parchment paper between each pop so that they don’t stick together. Then let them cool completely before wrapping.
Don’t make the cake balls too big or too small
The cake balls should be slightly smaller than the diameter of a lollipop stick so they can be easily wrapped. If they are too big, it will create a mess when you try to wrap them in chocolate. If they are too small, the chocolate won’t cover all the way around it.
Don’t be afraid to experiment
One of the great things about making cake pops is that there are few set rules. You can experiment with flavors, sizes, shapes, colors, and decorating techniques. It’s also a good idea to experiment with different wrapping materials until you find one that you like best.
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