Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Easter Cake Pops

As I was searching for something fun to make for Easter, I decided to search on one of my favorite blogs, bakerella. I stumbled across her signature "cake pops" and decided to have a go at it.

On her site, there are several to make that are kind of springy and Easter-y, so I decided on the chicks. Bakerella's beautiful chicks can be viewed here.

So late night in the "flood conditions" that are plaguing New England, I make the long drive to A.C. Moore for some melting chocolates, lollipop sticks, and decorations. Bakerella recommended candy coated chips (nose), multi-colored diamonds (wings) and pastel wild flowers (feet). I was able to find the candy coated chips and I ended up purchased a Wilton sprinkle assortment for the other features on the chick.

Late last night I baked a Duncan Hines Chocolate cake, and after it cooled I broke it up and mixed in a can of chocolate frosting. My mother helped me roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, and this was such a messy job. Our hands were covered in cake and frosting and it was not an enjoyable experience.

This morning I melted the yellow chocolate and started to dip the cake balls. This process did not go as smoothly as I thought it would. It was incredibly difficult to get the chocolate to evenly coat the cake ball. I think I need to read some more directions and watch some more youtube videos for tips.

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As you can see, we suffered some casualties...


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Here's a group shot of the surviving chicks


Here are some pretty pictures using Die Cuts With a View "Sweet Stack" as a backdrop.
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7 comments:

  1. Oh, I love them and must make them. Sorry about the casualties but I bet they still tasted good.

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  2. oh yes, even the broken ones were delicious!

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  3. Hi Stopping by from SITS. These are simply too cute.I bet these are yummy too! Keep up the good work. I stop back soon.

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  4. Yummy! I am visiting from SITS. I am crafty too but not in the kitchen! Hopefully I can get some sewing tips from you!

    I am now your follower on Google Friend Connect. And I am a Brittany too!

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  5. Hi, I'm from SITS and love your blog! These are darling and I'm going to start following you!

    Happy Easter!
    ~Paige
    http://paigerellisplace.blogspot.com/

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