How to Make Cake Pops | SO Easy and Delicious!

Summary by Krater

John Kanell demonstrates how to make cake pops from scratch using baked cake, buttercream frosting, and candy melts, sharing tips on trimming caramelized edges, mixing proportions, and proper dipping techniques.

From the video

Answers: How do I make cake pops that don't crack?

• cake pop making
• buttercream frosting
• cake trimming
• candy melt dipping
• preventing cake pop cracking

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 oz.) Vanilla Cake Mix
• 3/4 cup (170g) Unsalted Butter
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 tablespoon Cream
• 2 tablespoons Sprinkles
• Chocolate melting wafers
• 1 teaspoon Shortening
• Lavender candy melts

What it concludes

• Trim caramelized edges from the baked cake to avoid dry texture and discoloration in the cake pops.
• Melt candy melts using a double boiler to avoid overheating and uneven melting caused by microwaves.
• Add a teaspoon of shortening to melted candy melts to achieve the proper dipable consistency and prevent cracking.
• Keep cake balls cold and candy melts warm during dipping to prevent cracking from thermal contraction.