My niece will be celebrating her birthday next week. I’ve stumbled upon this so-called cake pops on the net and I really wanted to make these cute little things for her birthday celebration. My only problem is that next week would be my exam days so I wanted to bake the cake in advance. Can I freeze cake pops?
Yes, you can freeze cake pops. Cake pops are just miniature pieces of cake that are shaped differently, and you can freeze cake pops just like the usual cakes. You need to freeze cake pops if you want to coat them at a later time. Baked cakes can stay in the fridge for weeks without spoiling, and so with cake pops. Of course, they will spoil eventually over time, but putting the pops in the fridge will definitely slow down the process.
Can You Freeze Cake Pops?
There are various ways in which you can preserve cake pops. You can freeze the molded cakes before dipping into the candy coat or you can freeze them coated.
The issues that may be encountered when refrigerating cake pops may depend on how the cake balls are mixed with the coating. The key is a balance in temperature.
Cracks will be prevented if the balls are not too cold before dipping them in. In the same way, the coating should be just warm enough for liquidity.
As for condensation issue, the use of airtight containers as storage will cause the condensed moisture to accumulate outside the container and not on the cake pops.
The taste, texture or flavor of the cake pops generally do not change even if you refrigerate them for months. But freezing the pops for not more than a month will be just right enough to retain their freshness.
When putting the other pops in the fridge back again for later use, just thaw them quick to prevent condensation from building up.
How to Freeze Cake Pops
Freezing cake pops is pretty simple if you know the right way. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to freezing cake pops for you. Follow this process and enjoy fresh, delicious cake pops for months without running to the nearby store every few days.
Step 1 – Cool them completely to room temperature.
Step 2 – Insert toothpicks in each pop before placing it on parchment paper.
Step 3 – Cover the entire surface of each pop with melted chocolate or candy melts (in case of chocolate pops) while still standing upright on the toothpick. Ensure that there are no air bubbles left between your pops and the coating/toppings, since they can cause cracks on your finished product on thawing down the road.
Step 4 – Place them in the fridge for a few minutes to harden the chocolate/candy melts and then transfer them to the freezer.
Tip: You can also sprinkle some toppings on each pop before freezing for added flavor and texture (chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, etc.).
How To Use Up Extra/Leftover Cake Pops?
Cake pops are a delicious and fun treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But what do you do when you have extra cake pops? Here are five delicious ways to use up your leftover cake pops:
- Make a sundae – Top your favorite ice cream with a cake pop for a fun and tasty sundae.
- Add them to your milkshake – Give your milkshake a delicious twist by adding in some cake pops.
- Use them as toppings for cupcakes – Get creative and use cake pops as toppings for your cupcakes. Simply place them on top of the frosting, and you’ve got a unique and tasty treat.
- Create a fruit salad – Add some diced cake pops to your favorite fruit salad for a fun and tasty twist.
- Make a trifle – Layer cake pops, pudding, and fruit in a trifle dish for a delicious and easy dessert.
So there you have it – five delicious ways to use up your leftover cake pops. Next time you find yourself with extra cake pops, try one of these recipes and enjoy!
Cake Pops Recipes
The trend of making pops out of cakes was started by Bakerella. In the following video, the standard kind of cake pops are made up of crumbled cake crumbs and mixed with frosting.
Making cake pops can be quite time-consuming because you have to bake your cake first and then destroy it thereafter. In this video, you will learn how to make no-bake cake pops out of Oreo biscuits.
If you want to get creative with your cake pops, the following video will give you a medley of decorative ideas. These can be cake pops with sprinkles, truffles, cake pops in the shape of tulips, Disney characters, etc.
Wrap Up
Yes, you can freeze cake pops. If they’re uncoated and wrapped in plastic wrap or wax paper first, then put them back into the freezer inside a large-sized Ziploc bag with bubble wraps. Frozen cake pops will keep for up to six months.
If this was helpful, please leave a comment below sharing what kind of frozen treats you like to create at home.