Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats

A year ago when I was hearing about cake pops for the 1st time and had no clue what they were...I did a little research. Bakerella's book was the most recommended book. I learned what cake pops are and the book very clearly gives you step by step instructions on how to start out. Supplies needed, handy tips...love it! Her cute ideas that are doable even by a novice. A great variety of pops for many seasons or reasons. I'm a reader of her blog now and am still picking up new ideas and discovering other things to try out. This is the 2nd copy of this book that I've purchased. The 1st one is mine. This copy is for my friend's daughter. She doesn't need too much to get started in her new married life but doesn't splurge much for herself. She got a full "kit" to help her start making cake pops. I tried to get her things that I use and may be harder for her to find. This book, a Wilton Chocolate Pro Electric Melting Pot , Gourmet Food Writer Edible Color Markers (10 color set) by AmeriColor , 2 chocolate molds to make the cupcake bites on pg 24, Wilton Mini Romantic Metal Cookie Cutter Set so she could make the cupcake pops on pg 18 and spring pops on pg 50 in the book, pop sticks and 1/2 dozen assorted sprinkles. Everything to get her started except cake mix, frosting and chocolate candy for coating the pops, because those are easy for her to get herself. She has many friends that have young kids like she has and this is something I know she would enjoy but may not have purchased all for herself.

'Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats' is the perfect companion for any baking enthusiast looking to dive into the magical world of cake pops! This book, brimming with inspiration and creativity, offers a comprehensive guide that goes beyond the ordinary. From the very first chapters, I was captivated by the visual presentation and step-by-step explanations. The provided tips and tricks are practical and easy to follow, even for those new to creating cake pops. The 40+ recipes offer a wide variety of options, from classics to unique flavor combinations that tantalize the taste buds. The author has successfully balanced simplicity with sophistication, making this book accessible for both beginners and experienced bakers. The photo section is particularly enticing, visually showcasing the end results and serving as a source of inspiration. What truly sets this book apart is the diversity of recipes, ranging from classic chocolate-covered cake pops to more extravagant, themed creations for special events. The inclusion of tips for presentation and packaging adds an extra touch, making it a perfect gift for baking enthusiasts. In conclusion, 'Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats' is a gem for anyone looking to elevate their cake pop-making skills. An inspiring and delicious guide that is sure to become a favorite resource in creative baking. Highly recommended!

I had my first cake pop about a year ago at work. I wanted more but when I found out how much the person was charging for them, I decided no. Forward to January 2010 - my niece was getting married and I was helping host her bridal shower. She wanted Red Velvet mini cupcakes...and do you think I could find a baker that did mini cupcakes? Nope! Then I remembered the cake pops...and the price, so I googled "cake pops" and somehow came upon Bakerella's blog and was in cake pop heaven!! Needless to say, the pops that I made for the shower were a hit, and I had all kinds of requests for more pops and people wanted to pay me to make them! If I do charge anyone, I pretty much just charge to cover my expenses (not much!), but mostly I just make them and share them. Bakerella's book is so inspriational - I love her creative ideas. Don't skip over the tips she lists throughout the book either - they will give you all the hints to make cake pops successfully. I have made the baby chicks and the Easter bunny cake pops. I have also made dice shaped ones for my Bunco girls (that one was my idea). Even though I already make cake pops, the book is great for her ideas. They are just too cute. The photography is a delight as well. I can't wait to make more of her ideas and use them as a bouncing off point for my own. I know that I am going to gift this book a few times! Buy this book, make cake pops, and check out Bakerella's blog (there is so much more than just cake pops there!)

I just found Bakerella's blog 2 months ago and it gave me a kick to get my creative side going. I've tried making the cake pops before the book only to have my candy coating be too thick (even after I added oil). Now with the book - she includes the secret ingredient to getting the candy melt consistency nice & smooth. We made pops tonight with ages 4, 6, 9 and me and we posted a pic on this site. Had such fun and now we're left with a few pops. My kids are not big fans of cupcakes with the huge heapings of super sweet frosting but these little cake pops are perfect for their consumption - and it helps that they are so cute. Rather than mixing the cake with frosting, I mix in room temperature cream cheese - 'cause I LOVE cream cheese and it's also not as sweet as frosting. Remember the candy melts are sweet too. You can also use Oreo crumbs instead of cake - it's a total winner if you are an oreo fan and there's no baking involved. Find a cake decorating supply place near you and purchase good quality candy melts (Merckens). They're the same price as Wiltons. The Wiltons taste bland whereas you could snack on the Merckens ones. I just received the Bakerella book 5 days ago and my kids and I have gone through it so many times already. They think I bought it for them. haha. The photographs are beautiful and Bakerella makes those cake pops look perfect. The book lists the type of topping/sprinkle used which wasn't consistently available in the blog. Most everything in the book looks do-able for the a person with no cake decorating experience, the challenge is getting the right type of sprinkles. I took off a point because so many of the cake pops were already in her blog.

First of all I love having my recipes in a book - even though the idea for Cake Pops and some of the designs are on her web site - I love the feel of a book, the safety in knowing that the book is there for me - and not "where did I put that recipe?" I loved this book because it is very detailed. I loved the step by step pictures in the front and the actual photograph of every pop. Not only are there cake pops for almost every occasion - but this book just screams be creative! Anything is possible. I also love that the book lies flat no pages flipping all over when you are trying to copy a design. Someone else wrote a review about this book making a great gift - or a part of a gift basket-- I couldn't agree more - make a gift basket - with the sticks, candy melts, a cake mix, frosting, sprinkles, the cutters, some ribbon - everything you need - what a cool gift for a wedding, a baker, or - this would be great at the Christmas holiday raffles! I'm doing that - I'll be a hit -- I'll give make a batch of Cake Pops to put in front of the basket and if you buy a ticket - you get a pop! (Sorry this is unrelated to the review - but such a great idea - I had to talk about it). I'm looking forward to Cake Pops, The Sequel. Also a note, Bakerella is featured in the Betty Crocker Fall Baking magazine as well -- it's Bakerella fever!

Loooove this book! So many great ideas for cake pops! The pages are colorful and bright! My kids love looking through this book and picking out which ones they want me to *try* and make

This is a great book if you want to have a go at making unique party treats for kids (or for kids at heart!). The photos in the book are fantastic and the step by step instructions and tips are well worth the read! I had never made cake pops before and had a great time doing bunny pops for my daughter's 4th birthday with a bunny theme! There are stacks of other great ideas. You can actually get a lot of the same info from the bakeralla website but if you like having a book you can take out and flick through with your kids to pick out what to do - this is fantastic. It is metal spiral bound so it sits flat on the table. I bought a second book and gave it away as a gift to a "domestic goddess" friend who is into baking and she loved it too.

I love the unique ideas. FYI - I believe you can find most of these on her website but I wanted them in one place that I could reference. I got this for a large Easter crayfish boil my boyfiend's family does every year for a ton of people. Because there are so many kids, I thought it would be fun to make a few festive cakepops. The directions are clear and the pictures are great. That being said, this has one of those annoying spiral stems inside a hard cover. And it's not just a regular sprial stem, it's the double kind. Because of this the pages stick together, are hard to turn and are easy to tear. I wish I had known this before - I may have still purchased it but I'm not sure the quality is worth the price.