Can you melt store bought frosting for cake pops?
Take a can of your favorite store-bought frosting in any color and flavor. Scrape it all into a mixing bowl. Microwave until smooth and melted.
What can I use instead of foam for cake pops?
use an upside down egg carton to help cake pops dry instead of Styrofoam.
Can I make cake pops with chocolate instead of frosting?
Melt chocolate and add some shortening to make it very thin. Coat each ball with the chocolate the roll in dry cake mix. Refrigerate for at least an hour then serve.
Do you have to freeze cake pops before dipping?
The cake balls need to be extremely cold before dipping. Make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator or freezer for them. I always chill them on a large lined baking sheet.
What is cake pop binder?
Add a binder to your crumbled cake — this is what will hold the crumbs together to form a dough. Common binders for this are buttercreams, store-bought creamy-style icing or even just cream cheese by itself. My personal favorite is the thick texture of homemade cream cheese icing.
What is the easiest way to spread icing on a cake?
Take about 1/2 cup of frosting and thin it out with a little milk or water so it’s very easy to spread. With an offset spatula, spread a thin layer of it on the tops and sides of the cake, then chill until set, about 15 minutes. Repeat if you can still see crumbs showing through the icing.
How do you make frosting for cake pops?
Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Make the cake: Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Make the frosting: With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
How much frosting should you use for cake pops?
Exactly how much frosting you need depends on the moistness of your cake recipe. The best rule of thumb is to start out with a small amount of icing and slowly add more until your mix reaches the consistency of clay. In my basic cake pop recipes, I use up to 1/3 cup of frosting.
What is the best coating for cake pops?
Look for candy coating in a variety of colors. Most candy coating contains shortening, which helps the coating to harden smoothly on the cake pop. Use white candy coating if you plan to dye them. Get 1 pound (450 g) candy melts to coat 25 cake pops. Increase this amount for every 25 cake pops you want to coat.
What are good icing for cake pops?
Basic Buttercream
