Cake pops at the wedding: an idea for dessert

Cake pops at weddings can be a great idea to present as a dessert because they can be designed and presented in different ways.

Cake pops at wedding

As the wedding reception draws to a close, you may want to offer a sweet treat or dessert to end the meal and before heading to the dance floor. Considering serving cake pops at the wedding can be a great idea, as these bite-sized cake creations on a stick are a delicious and fun option for couples looking to fill their dessert table with a unique and edgy treat.

These small bites at events of this type, because they are not large, have many flavor options, can be carried throughout the reception and do not get dirty. Also, you have the possibility to customize these cake pops, create them with the colors of the wedding theme and put details to the taste of the couple.

Cake pops at wedding ideas

If you want to get more ideas of cake pops to serve at your wedding, here are the best cake pops to serve at a wedding. We will give you a variety of designs and ways to prepare these desserts to take to the celebration.

Cake pop frosting does not have to be limited to a single shade, take inspiration from sweets that use a marbled effect on the frosting to capture multiple shades on the palette.
Creating a cake pop tree, where a solid base allows for sticks to be inserted inside to look like a branch-like arrangement is an original way to arrange the dessert table.

Acrylic stands are another great way to arrange cake pops, not only enhancing the aesthetics of the dessert table, but allowing guests to easily grab them.
If you have a pet, including it in the design of the cake pops is a cute and original idea, and one that your guests and especially your furry friend will undoubtedly love.
Giving cake pops as a wedding gift is a good idea, because it is something that each of the guests will enjoy. Tying them with a bow and sending them when they return home from the celebration is a great surprise.
Cake pops can be made in a variety of flavors, from chocolate to lemon, so presenting them in various designs and flavors will be perfect to satisfy people’s tastes.

Preparation of cake pops

The preparation of cake pops can take quite a long time, so it is important to make them in advance. They can take up to 4 hours or a little more, depending on your experience. If you decide to make them yourself and not have them made by a pastry chef, here are the necessary ingredients.

1 box Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix
1 jar (16 ounces) Betty Crocker rich and creamy vanilla frosting
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
48 lollipop sticks
48 small plastic bags
Tape for packaging
Food glitter and mini chocolate chips as sprinkles for decorating as desired
Large styrofoam block to hold popsicles in position while drying

Once you have the ingredients, the step by step to prepare the cake pops are as follows:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, prepare a 9×13 cake pan with non-stick spray oil and make the mixture.
Bake and remove from the oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake recovers its original shape when touched.
Let cool completely and then cut the cake into 12 large pieces.
Add ¾ of the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix with the back of a large spoon.
Roll the cake mixture into 48 balls, each about 1-½ inches in diameter.
Place the balls on a baking sheet or on a waxed paper-lined tray
Melt 16 ounces of white chocolate in the top of a double boiler
Completely submerge the cake ball in the melted caramel, then set upright to dry