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.

What is in the Valentine cake pop? ›

A rich chocolate cake coated with chocolaty icing and finished with heart sprinkles—a loving delight for Valentine's Day.

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.

What not to do when making cake pops? ›

Don't make your cake balls too big or they may fall apart when you dip them. Do scoop and form only a few portions at a time. It'll help prevent your dough from drying out. Don't keep the unformed dough exposed to air (again, it will dry out).

What is the stick called in a cake pop? ›

Each ball is attached to a lollipop stick dipped in melted chocolate, and put in the fridge to chill.

What do you package cake pops in? ›

To keep the quality of each cake pop, you should cake pop stick onto a stand or foam. Apart from that, you can use cellophane bags for additional protection. Don't underestimate the design! Add a decorative ribbon to make your treats look interesting and cute.

Why are cake pops so popular? ›

Cake pops are not only visually interesting, but they also are easy to make. Essentially, cake pops are minuscule round cake balls on a stick coated with a sweet mixture like melted chocolate or icing.

How long should I chill my cake pops before dipping? ›

Form into cake balls and chill until set, about 2 hours. Small cake pops: 1 tablespoon-sized cake balls (each about 1 1/4 inch diameter) makes about 48 cake pops.

Should cake pops be cold before dipping? ›

The cake balls need to be extremely cold before dipping. Make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator or freezer for them. I always chill them on a large lined baking sheet. A 2-cup glass liquid measuring cup is the perfect depth for dipping the cake pops.

How do you make cake pops without falling apart? ›

Going overboard can cause your cake balls to fall of the sticks. The best rule of thumb is to start out with a small amount of icing and slowly add more until your mix reaches the consistency of clay. In my basic cake pop recipes, I use 1/3 to 1/2 cup of frosting.

Why are my cake pops not smooth? ›

The most important part of getting a smooth finish to cake pops is the consistency of the coating, and one of the easiest ways to guarantee this is by melting candy melts correctly. It's suuuuuper easy to overheat candy melts. When they get too hot, they clump (so not good) and don't fall off the spatula easily.

Can cake pops be too moist? ›

The mixture should be moist enough to hold together and be rolled into a ball. If mixture is too wet, add additional confectioners sugar or cocoa powder.

How do you present cake pops creatively? ›

Another great and cheap idea is to simply put each cake pop in a cellophan bag and tie a ribbon around it. It is a little more time consuming to do that with hundreds of pops (I have been there before!), but it sure looks cute and special! I have seen such a cool idea as well by Abigail Barnes on Paper And Cake!

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

Here are a few ideas for showcasing your cake pops:
  1. On a cake pop stand: A cake pop stand is a specially designed holder that allows you to display your cake pops upright. ...
  2. In a bouquet: Create a bouquet of cake pops by arranging the pops in a vase or container, using toothpicks or lollipop sticks to hold them in place.
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How long before an event should you make cake pops? ›

If you have guests or you are making cake pops to send guests home with, it's important to give them fresh cake pops, because you can't be sure when they will eat it. You can make such one or two days in advance, but not longer than that. However, cake pops can be stored up to seven days if refrigerated.

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