To put cake pops on a stick, you'll need to insert the stick into the cake ball while it's still soft and slightly warm.
Here are the steps:
- Prepare the Cake Pops: Make your cake pops as usual, chilling them in the refrigerator until firm.
- Insert the Sticks: While the cake balls are still slightly soft, gently insert a lollipop stick into the center of each cake ball.
- Secure the Sticks: If you're using a lollipop stick, press it in firmly. If you're using a wooden skewer, you can secure it with a small amount of melted chocolate or candy melts.
- Chill the Cake Pops: Return the cake pops to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to harden completely around the sticks.
Tips:
- Use lollipop sticks designed for cake pops, as they have a wider base that helps to prevent the cake pop from sliding off.
- If the cake pops are too firm, you can soften them slightly by microwaving them for a few seconds.
- Don't insert the sticks too deeply, as this can make the cake pop lopsided.
- If you're using a wooden skewer, make sure to dip the end in melted chocolate before inserting it into the cake ball.
Examples:
- For a classic cake pop: Simply dip the cake pop in melted chocolate and then decorate as desired.
- For a more unique cake pop: Try dipping the cake pop in melted white chocolate and then drizzling with melted dark chocolate.
