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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Cake Pop Makers

    Updated: Nov 27, 2023 · Published: Mar 18, 2019 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    How to Make Cake Pops with a Cake Pop Maker

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    Cake pops make it easy to serve a little bite of delicious cake in a portable and easy to eat fashion. Whether you are planning a bake sale, birthday party, or baby shower, cake pops make the perfect treat. They are cute, sweet and….not always easy to make from scratch, especially if you’re a beginner! Making them can be a little labor-intensive, but there's an easier way.

    In the following recipe, I'll teach you how to make cake pops with a cake pop maker.

    Glazed cake pop on a serving dish, closeup.

    These cake pops are less messy and a lot simpler to make because you make them without frosting inside. They are less dense than homemade cake pops, which means easier to coat and seal to lollipop sticks. Just follow the instructions below for tasty cake pops without the hassle.

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    • Gather Items & Ingredients
    • Step #1. Mix Sugar & Butter
    • Step #2. Add Eggs
    • Step #3. Add the Flour & Powders
    • Step #4. Add Milk
    • Step #5. Pipe the Batter into the Cake Pop Maker
    • Step #6. Bake for 4 to 5 Minutes
    • Step #7. Make the Glaze
    • Step #8. Cool & Roll in Glaze
    • Step #9. Serve & Enjoy!
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    • 📋Recipe

    Gather Items & Ingredients

    Cake pop ingredients in bowls on wooden background, as well as a whisk.
    • ½ cup butter, melted
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 tsp. baking powder
    • ½ cup milk
    • Lollipop sticks
    • Cake Pop Maker

    Orange glaze:

    • 1 ½ tbsp. orange juice
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Lightly oil the cooking plates and plug the cake pop maker in to heat it up. There should be an indicator light that notifies you when the device is ready.

    Step #1. Mix Sugar & Butter

    Cake batter ingredients in a bowl.

    Combine the sugar with the melted butter.

    Step #2. Add Eggs

    Cake batter ingredients in a bowl. Measuring spoons on the side.

    Add the eggs and mix until smooth.

    Step #3. Add the Flour & Powders

    Cake batter ingredients in a bowl. Measuring spoons on the side.

    Add the flour, baking soda and baking powder.

    Step #4. Add Milk

    Cake batter in a bowl with a whisk. Measuring spoons on the side.

    Add the milk and mix until smooth.

    Step #5. Pipe the Batter into the Cake Pop Maker

    Piping batter into cake pop maker cavities.

    Pour the batter into a piping bag and fill each cake pop cavity in the cake pop maker to just below the top (careful not to overfill).

    Step #6. Bake for 4 to 5 Minutes

    Baked cake balls in cake pop maker, wood background.

    Close the lid and bake for 4 to 5 minutes (you can use a toothpick to check if it's ready). Remove the cake balls to a tray carefully, as the cake pop maker can become very hot to handle. I like to use a heat glove or spatula. When finished, unplug the unit and let it cool before wiping clean.

    COOKING TIP: If there is excess cake on the cake balls (which is common), simply remove it with a small knife, once the cake pops have cooled.

    Step #7. Make the Glaze

    Adding orange juice to icing sugar in a bowl.

    Mix the powdered sugar and the orange juice until smooth.

    Step #8. Cool & Roll in Glaze

    Baked cake pops and coating in bowls.

    Let the cake pops cool and roll them in the orange glaze to cover the top. Let them dry before inserting the treat sticks or serving them directly.

    Glazing cake pops and adding to serving tray on wood background.

    Step #9. Serve & Enjoy!

    Finished, glazed cake pops in jar on wooden background.
    Glazed cake pops in a glass jar, wood background.

    You might have been wondering how to use a cake pop maker. Now you know how easy it can be! Want to make things even simpler? Try using a cake mix to make cake pops to cut the total time down.

    If you want to add a little pop of fun to your cake pops, sprinkle some colored sugar or cute sprinkles onto the wet glaze, or dip them into chocolate. This will make them look extra festive for a holiday party, birthday celebration, or any other type of gathering!

    To store your pops, place them in an airtight container. You can keep them at room temperature for about a week, about 2 weeks in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

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    Piping batter into cake pop maker cavities.

    How to Make Cake Pops with a Cake Pop Maker

    Joss Dyckson
    Cake pops make it easy to serve a little bite of delicious cake in a portable and easy to eat fashion. I will show you how to make cake pops in a cake pop maker for an even easier option!
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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 40 cake pops (approximately)
    Calories 63 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cake Pops

    • ½ cup butter - melted
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup milk

    Orange Glaze

    • 1 ½ tablespoons orange juice
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Lightly oil the cooking plates and plug the cake pop maker in to heat it up. There should be an indicator light that notifies you when the device is ready.
      Cake batter ingredients in a bowl.
    • Combine the sugar with the melted butter. Add the eggs and mix until smooth.
      Cake batter ingredients in a bowl. Measuring spoons on the side.
    • Whisk the flour, baking soda and baking powder together and add to the wet mixture. Add the milk and mix until smooth.
      Cake batter ingredients in a bowl. Measuring spoons on the side.
    • Pour the batter into a piping bag and fill each cake pop cavity in the cake pop maker to just below the top (careful not to overfill).
      Piping batter into cake pop maker cavities.
    • Close the lid and bake for 4 to 5 minutes (you can use a toothpick to check if they're ready). When finished, unplug the unit and let it cool before wiping clean. Let the cake balls cool.
      Baked cake balls in cake pop maker, wood background.
    • For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and the orange juice together until smooth.
      Adding orange juice to icing sugar in a bowl.
    • Roll the cake pops in the orange glaze to cover the top. Let them dry before inserting the treat sticks or serving them directly.
      Glazing cake pops and adding to serving tray on wood background.
    • Serve & enjoy!
      Glazed cake pop on a serving dish, closeup.

    Equipment

    • Cake Pop Maker
    • Treat sticks

    Notes

    • COOKING TIP: If there is excess cake on the cake balls (which is common), simply remove it with a small knife, once the cake pops have cooled.
    • If you want to add a little pop of fun to your cake pops, sprinkle some colored sugar or cute sprinkles onto the wet glaze, or dip them into chocolate. This will make them look extra festive for a holiday party, birthday celebration, or any other type of gathering!
    • To store your cake pops, place them in an airtight container. You can keep them at room temperature for about a week, about 2 weeks in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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