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Chocolate cake pops<\/strong><\/div>\n

Cake pops<\/strong>, or pop cakes<\/strong>, are little lollipop-shaped balls of cake. They have become a real trend and are perfect for birthday parties or birth buffets. Originating in the United States, like cupcakes<\/strong> and muffins <\/strong><\/a>cake pops appeal to young and old alike.<\/p>\n

The original idea behind pop cakes was to recycle leftover cake to avoid waste. Easy to prepare, these little lollipops are irresistible, especially with their colorful pearl decorations. They add a festive, elegant touch to a birthday buffet. What we particularly like is the crunchy chocolate shell that contrasts with the softness of the interior.<\/p>\n

Very popular for birth buffets and baby showers, cake pops can easily be personalized according to the baby’s gender. They’re also very popular for themed birthday parties, where they add a gourmet, decorative touch.<\/p>\n

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Tips for perfect cake pops<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Making these chewy treats is child’s play! You can use any type of cake as a base: chocolate cake, chocolate sponge cake<\/strong> or vanilla sponge cake, pound cake, madeleines, or even a yogurt cake<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The possibilities are endless, including store-bought cakes. You can also add hazelnut powder, speculoos, etc. to your crumble cake.<\/p>\n

To prepare your cake pops, start by crumbling the cake as finely as possible. Add your choice of jam, praline paste <\/a><\/strong>or a chocolate ganache made from a mixture of 50% cream and 50% chocolate. You can also opt for buttercream.<\/p>\n

This recipe can also be used to make magnum cakes.<\/p>\n

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How to coat and decorate pop cakes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

For the popcake coating, you can use white, dark, milk or flavored chocolate. The Valrhona brand offers excellent colored and flavored chocolates, with inspiring flavors like strawberry, yuzu, or raspberry.<\/p>\n

You can also opt for icing paste, chocolate sugar or candy melts. Candy melts are particularly practical because they come in all sorts of colors and even flavors.<\/p>\n

Decorate with pearlescent powder for a shiny, festive effect. Sprinkle pop cakes with colorful sugar pearls, confetti sprinkles or multicolored vermicelli.<\/p>\n

You can also add a drizzle of melted chocolate using a cornet, then sprinkle with small sugar balls for an elegant, gourmet finishing touch.<\/p>\n

How to present the pop cakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you shape your pop cakes round, as I did, you can plant them in foam covered with pretty paper for an elegant presentation. If you prefer them to stand upright on a tray or in small boxes, place them on parchment paper or a silicone mat after dipping them in the glaze. By placing them upright, they take on a flat base, ideal for stability and presentation.<\/p>\n

The recipe on video<\/strong><\/h2>\n