Valentine Cake Pop Bouquet Tutorial (2024)

THIS IS A DIGITAL ITEM (NOT ACTUAL CAKE POPS)

This is a step-by-step video tutorial demonstrating how to make the Valentine's cake pop bouquet cone (with penguin cake pop) as shown in the photos. I spent many many hours troubleshooting and problem-solving to get the right combo of cake pops (and pretzel rods), in the right sized cone, in the right sized box. In this tutorial, I'm sharing everything I've learned so that you can learn how to recreate the same boxed set in about 25 minutes...instead of several days ;)

This tutorial is best for someone who has made cake pops or cake balls before. This is not an "Intro to Cake Pops" tutorial. Some cake pop "basics" will be covered in this video, but those skills are not the primary content.

In this tutorial, you'll learn:

*How to reproduce the ice cream cone bouquet shown in the photos

*How to hand-sculpt a cake ball into a penguin and heart shape

*Tips for preventing or fixing common mistakes made when making cake pops

*How to make your own piping bag with parchment paper

*How to pipe with melted chocolate (candy melts)

*How to prevent lollipop sticks from "yellowing" over time

*Tips for arranging your bouquet and packaging it for gifting or sale

*Where to purchase all the needed supplies (including purchase links for just about everything!)

Along with the video download, you will receive a supply list with hyperlinks to purchase needed supplies. Please reach out if the links don't work.

PLEASE be aware that the supply list was created with a bakery business owner (including home-based bakery-owners) in mind. I'm a home-based bakery owner myself, so that is the perspective from which I designed the supply list. If you are a hobby baker, hoping to recreate just one or two boxes (versus 20+ boxes, as a baker might offer for Valentine's Day), you may find the cost of "bulk" supplies prohibitive.

This tutorial is still useful for teaching sculpting techniques, as well as the tips & tricks listed above. However, some users have been disappointed that the links provided in the supply list (the same links I used to purchase my own supplies) are for bulk-purchasing, not for individual or small quantities. Please be mindful of that when considering an investment in this tutorial.

Along with the video download, you will receive a supply list with hyperlinks to purchase needed supplies. Please reach out if the links don't work.

The information provided in this tutorial is confidential, for use only by you, the purchaser. Certainly, you can reproduce the finished cake pops / product(s) for your own use, including for sale at whatever price you choose. However, sharing techniques, recipes (if included), or any other content covered in the tutorial is strictly prohibited. Do not "reteach" the techniques. Do not share the supply list or the links within it. Do not discuss, or ask questions about, the techniques shown with anyone other than Becca Aronowitz, the creator. This includes engagement in forums such as Facebook groups, as well as posting work-in-progress, behind-the-scenes, and similar "DIY-style" content on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter.

To be clear: you can post videos, pictures, etc of your finished product(s), but do not show the creation of the product(s) or share the resources included in the supply list.

Your purchase of this tutorial serves as an agreement to the terms above.

Immediately after purchase, you'll receive an email with links to all the digital content. For that reason, no refunds can be offered.

For the best use experience, this video should be opened and downloaded using a computer. However, it can still be accessed and viewed on a mobile device or tablet. For iPhone users specifically, PLEASE click through the step-by-step images within the description photos for instructions for viewing. Some of the newer/updated iPhones will show the download icon & list on the top left side of the Safari screen, instead of the top right side, as shown here (in the slide labeled "Step 3").

There are now TWO versions of the same video available for download with purchase. The file labeled “Valentine Cake Pop Bouquet Tutorial - FULL RESOLUTION” is the original, full resolution document. However, a smaller, more condensed version is now available, more suited for phone downloads/viewing. That file is labeled “V alentine Cake Pop Bouquet Tutorial - REDUCED RESOLUTION.” Both videos are identical, with the exception of viewing quality. Please keep this in mind as you consider how/where you’d like to watch the tutorial :)

IPHONE USERS, PLEASE READ: For photo instructions on how to view this video on an iPhone, please click through the step-by-step images within the description photos (directions are in the pink boxes within the screenshot photos). For the best user experience, this video should be opened and downloaded using a computer. Viewing on an iPhone is possible, but you need to follow these steps:

  1. Open your email
  2. Click on the .mov file. Then click "Download" (do not click "View" if you're trying to watch the video using an iPhone)
  3. Wait for the file to download. It may take a few minutes. Please make note of the screenshot showing how "downloading" might look on your iPhone
  4. After the file is fully-downloaded, click on the file name to view/watch. Some of the newer/updated iPhones will show the download icon & list on the top left side of the Safari screen, instead of the top right side, as shown here (in the slide labeled "Step 3").
Valentine Cake Pop Bouquet Tutorial (2024)

FAQs

How do you arrange a cake pop bouquet? ›

For Bouquet: PLACE white foam ball inside decorator bucket. Tie decorator ribbon in bow around top of bucket. Place paper crinkle on top of foam ball to cover. Arrange 18 to 20 cake pops, as desired, by inserting into foam ball base.

Can I use chocolate chips instead of candy melts for cake pops? ›

To make the cake pops with regular ingredients, simply swap out the ingredients in the chocolate cake recipe with regular dairy ingredients, and do the same for the frosting. You can use any chocolate melts or chocolate chips for the coating.

How do you make the perfect cake pop size? ›

Roll all of the cake into balls approximately 1 Tablespoon in size. Use a Tablespoon measure if you are unsure how big this is. Try to keep the cake balls on the small side. If they are too big, they will be too heavy, and you will definitely lose them in the dipping step.

How do you swirl cake pops? ›

Dip entire cake ball down into melted candy. When completely submerged into the melted candy, twist lollipop stick as you pull up, to create a marbled look on the cake ball. Hold pop over melted candy and gently shake wrist to allow excess melted candy to drip off.

How many cake pops should I order? ›

How many cake pops should I purchase? If cake pops are the main dessert at your event, we suggest 2 pops per guest. If it is one of many treats, we suggest 1 pop per guest.

What is the best thing to dip cake pops in? ›

You can dip the cake balls into pure white chocolate, which is what I prefer for best taste, but that stuff is pretty expensive. And you need a good amount for all 40 cake pops! You can use candy melts/candy coating instead.

Can you melt Hershey Kisses for cake pops? ›

If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. One at a time, dip about 1/4 inch of the tip of a lollipop stick into melted chocolate and insert into hole in bottom of chocolate piece.

How do you keep cake pops from falling apart? ›

Hardened candy coating acts as glue so it can be very helpful in preventing your cake pops from falling off the sticks. Before inserting your sticks into your chilled cake balls, dip the end of each stick into candy coating. I suggest inserting the stick about half way into the cake ball.

Do you have to refrigerate cake pops before dipping? ›

Dipping Pops

Do allow refrigerated cake balls to warm up and candy coating to cool down before dipping. The closer to room temperature both are, the better. Don't dip cold cake pops into too-warm candy coating or you'll get cracks.

Why are my cake pops leaking oil? ›

Cake pops also leak oil if the cake itself is particularly wet. This can be a result of adding too much frosting, or by using a really dense cake recipes that call for a lot of eggs or oil (chocolate cake seems to give me the worst leaking problems).

Can you use candy melts for cake pops? ›

Available in a variety of colors and flavors, Candy Melts candy helps seal in the flavor and moisture of a cake pop. It also acts as a blank canvas for decorating! Whether you melt it using a melting pot or a double boiler, Candy Melts is a great way to personalize your cake pop creations.

How to make glitter cake pops? ›

Directions
  1. In a large bowl, add cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. ...
  2. Pour the batter into the cake pop machine and bake into cake balls.
  3. Turn the chocolate candies into delicious DIY frosting simply by melting them. ...
  4. Insert sticks into cooled cake balls, frost generously, and add edible glitter!

How do you present cake pops creatively? ›

Tin buckets with polystyrene ball which holds the pops in place. Ribbon (as shown) or shredded paper may be used to cover the polystyrene ball. Jars are a fantastic (and inexpensive!) way to display groups of pops as they're sturdy and can be dressed up or down.

How do you display cake pops for a birthday party? ›

The most common way to display cake pops is to use styrofoam blocks / cake dummies. But to make it look neat, you can cover those with pretty paper and ribbons to match it your personal theme and style. Just use a round styrofoam block for example and wrap pretty paper around and secure it with tiny needles.

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