Looking for a simple and creative way to turn leftover cake into a delicious dessert? These cake pops are not only quick to make, but they also look fantastic and can be decorated as desired. Whether for a party, as a small gift, or simply as a sweet snack – cake pops are always a real eye-catcher. With just a few ingredients, you can conjure up these colorful treats in no time that will delight all ages!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 40 minutes
Preparation time: 70 minutes
Ingredients (for approx. 15 pieces)
- 400 g cake leftovers (e.g. sand cake)
- 4–5 tbsp orange or passion fruit juice
- 70 g soft butter
- 15 colorful plastic or wooden skewers
- 250 g milk or dark chocolate coating
- Sugar pearls, hazelnut brittle, coconut flakes for garnishing
preparation
1. Prepare the dough:
Cut the cake scraps into large pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the juice and softened butter and knead until smooth. If the dough is still too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of additional juice.
2. Form balls:
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out about 15 equal portions and form them into firm balls with your hands. Place the balls on a piece of parchment paper and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
3. Melt the chocolate coating:
While the balls are cooling, roughly chop the chocolate and melt it in a bowl over a hot water bath. Stir regularly until the chocolate is completely melted.
4. Prepare skewers:
Remove the chilled balls from the refrigerator. Dip the tip of the cake pop skewers about 1/2 cm into the melted chocolate coating and then insert them into each ball. Refrigerate again for 20 minutes to ensure the skewers hold securely.
5. Decorate cake pops:
Prepare two or three tall glasses with sugar to place the cake pops in after decorating. Distribute sugar pearls, coconut flakes, or praline in small bowls. Dip the cake pops one at a time into the melted chocolate coating, let them drip off slightly, and then sprinkle as desired. Place the cake pops in the glasses to cool completely and set.
Tips & Variations
- Fruity notes: Instead of orange or passion fruit juice, use lemon juice or pureed berries to give the cake pops a fresh fruity note.
- Decoration: Get creative with the decorations! Sprinkle chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or edible glitter on the cake pops to make them even more festive.
- Vegan option: Swap the butter for a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free dark chocolate to create vegan cake pops.
Serving suggestion:
Present the colorful cake pops in tall glasses or on a decorative tray. You can also package them in small gift boxes or cellophane and give them as a sweet souvenir. They look especially pretty when you decorate the cake pops with colored sugar pearls and coconut flakes and place them in glasses filled with colored sand or sugar – perfect for special occasions or children's birthdays!
Conclusion
These cake pops are the perfect way to use up leftover cake in a delicious and creative way. With just a few ingredients and a little imagination, you can conjure up a sweet treat that's wonderfully adaptable for a variety of occasions.Whether as a colorful snack, as a small souvenir or for the next child's birthday party - cake pops always look good and are made in no time.
Try them out and share the enjoyment with your loved ones!
