One issue plaguing the culinary community, of which I’m sure you’re all aware, is the growing concern over the lack of foods that come on sticks. There are kebabs, lollipops, corn dogs, and popsicles…but why does it have to end there? Today, we discuss a newer innovation that took the baking world by storm, and has become a mainstay of boutique bakeries and corporate coffee chains alike. That’s right, today we are talking cake pops! If you’ve ever become tired of all the fork work that goes into devouring a standard slice of cake, then these modern marvels are for you. But what are cake pops, really? Let’s “stick” to it and get to some answers.
What is a cake pop?
A cake pop is a small cake-based treat styled as a lollipop. But you don’t have to bake tiny cake spheres to make cake pops. It’s much easier than that. To make cake pops, you simply mix cake crumbs with frosting, pack and roll the mix into a ball, stick it with a stick, and dip it into melted chocolate. After that, the sky’s the limit when it comes to decorations. The result is a feast for the eyes as well as the tummy, as most cake pops are adorned quite garishly. Don’t be surprised if someone from the MOMA stops you and accuses you of art theft while walking around with one!
What do you dip cake pops in?
You can dip cake pops in a variety of sweet, hardening goo. Candy melts are a popular choice, but melted chocolate chips or baker’s chocolate works well, too. You can also dip your cake pops into homemade ganache if you want to be really fancy about it.
Who invented cake pops?
Cake pops first “popped” up in 2008 when blogger from “Bakerella,” aka Angie Dudley, posted about transforming truffle-like balls into chocolate-covered cake popsicles. The delectable dessert soon became a national obsession, and now, February 1st is officially celebrated as International Cake Pop Day.
What are cake pop flavors?
As is the case with cake proper, flavors are boundless when it comes to cake pops. Standard varieties that you’re likely to find are chocolate, vanilla, funfetti, red velvet, all manner of fruit flavors such as strawberry or lemon, cookies and cream…the list goes on and on! I always thought all the flavors were good until the last few bites when they seemed to acquire a woody, splintery taste, but then I was told I wasn’t supposed to eat the stick. Seems wasteful to me, but I suppose everyone’s different!
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