Cake Pops

How to Make Cake Pops

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1. Heat the oven to 175°C / 350°F (155°C / 310°F fan). Grease and line a 20 cm round cake tin.

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2. Whisk the flour and baking powder. Beat the 100 g of butter with the caster sugar for 3 minutes, until pale. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, then fold in the flour and milk until smooth.

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3. Pour into the tin and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely in the tin.

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4. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Beat the 60 g of butter with the icing sugar until smooth and mix it into the crumbs a spoonful at a time until the mixture holds together when squeezed.

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5. Roll the mixture into 24 balls, each about 30 g, and set them on a tray lined with baking parchment. Chill for at least 1 hour, until very firm.

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6. Melt the white chocolate with the coconut oil in a tall, narrow glass in short bursts in the microwave, stirring, until smooth. Dip the tip of each stick in the chocolate and push it halfway into a ball.

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7. Dip each pop into the chocolate, turning it, and tap the stick gently on the rim of the glass to shake off the excess. Cover with sprinkles straight away and stand the pops in a block of polystyrene or a glass to set.

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Tips for Making Cake Pops

• Use as little frosting as you can. The mixture should hold when squeezed, and a greasy mixture makes heavy balls that slip off the stick.
• Chill the balls until they are hard before dipping. Soft ones fall off the stick or dissolve in the warm chocolate.
• Dip in a tall narrow glass and keep the chocolate just warm. Chocolate that is too hot makes the balls slide, and too cool makes a thick, lumpy coat.

What to Serve with Cake Pops

• Cold milk
• Fresh strawberries
• Party punch

Storing & Reheating Cake Pops

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature for 15 minutes before eating. Undipped balls freeze for 2 months.

Cake Pops FAQ: Common Questions

Cake Pops Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.