It’s the end of Pineapple week.
I thought Pineapple Cake Pops were a great way to end the week, don’t you?
This also marks a new beginning to my diet…. blah…
I was really good for the month leading up to vacation and lost 5 pounds. I tried to do good for breakfast and lunch while on vacation, but that quickly went by the wayside as I relaxed and enjoyed myself with my family. Since I got back home at the end of July, I just wasn’t motivated to go back on the diet. Mr. Quart and I are dealing with some discipline issues with Little Cup and I just haven’t had the strength to deal with a diet and family issues…. However, it’s time I got back on the wagon and get serious about my diet again.
So, today marks five days of an all protein diet! On Saturday, I get to splurge and have my diet-day-off, so I am looking forward to that.
I’ll also be visiting my girlfriend in Connecticut for the weekend. I can’t wait! I haven’t seen her since she was pregnant, and now her daughter is 14 months old. I’m such a bad friend for not visiting sooner.
For a dozen Pineapple Cake Pops, you need 1/4 of a 9×13 cake and a small spoonful of frosting. Combine them in the mixer and then measure out 12 equal cake balls.
Wanna see a video of me making some pops? Click HERE!
Shape the cake balls into cylinders and place into the fridge.
Melt some Yellow Candy Melts according to directions.
Dip the stick (or in this case, straws) into the melted candy and then into the cake ball. Complete all pops.
Dip the cake pops into the candy and coat completely.
Decide if you want your pops up or down. Do you want them “candy apple” style with the stick up, or a traditional pop with the pop in top?
Complete all pops.
Wanna see a video of me dipping some pops? Click HERE!
Wanna see a video of me dipping some pops? Click HERE!
Melt some Green Candy Melts. You don’t need a lot, maybe 10 disks. Put the melted candy into a baggie and cut a small tip off the corner. Pipe out the pineapple top on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Leave to dry.
I simply free-handed these starting with a base and then fanning out as I worked my way up to the top.
Melt some Chocolate. You can use candy melts or chocolate chips. Again, you don’t need a lot, maybe a 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. Melt and put into a baggie with a small tip cut off. Pipe diagonal lines around the pop creating diamonds. You can be more creative and form scallops if you have a steady hand.
Finally, add the green pineapple top. If your chocolate is wet, you can use that to secure the top, or you can add more green to the top of the pineapple as glue.
Allow to completely dry and then serve at your Luau!
Ok, ok… you got me… I’ve NEVER had these at a luau before. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t.
Even our adorable hamster, Chrysanthemum, enjoyed an extra cake pop.
P.S. Chrysanthemum did not eat any of the chocolate. She just wanted to do a close-up inspection.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
August 17, 2012 at 1:20 amThose are SO adorable!!!! LOVE them.
Pint Sized Baker says
August 17, 2012 at 3:48 amThanks 🙂
Luscious Delights says
August 17, 2012 at 1:21 amLove thhese, so cute.
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
August 17, 2012 at 1:28 amYou've done it again– Adorable! What a great dessert this would be at a Luau-themed party.
Pint Sized Baker says
August 17, 2012 at 3:50 amThanks so much. I wasn't very happy with these, but sometimes I can be a bit too critical.
Janine (sugarkissed.net) says
August 17, 2012 at 2:19 amAdorable treat and adorable hamster!
Pint Sized Baker says
August 17, 2012 at 3:53 amThanks so much!
emily says
August 17, 2012 at 2:50 amthese are SOO OOO OOOO cute. and your hamster is named CHRYSANTHEMUM? i'm obsessed.
i would love it if you could share this over at my new link party! i've failed at cake pops too many times, and i think your tutorials would be super helpful for my readers! http://www.happyhomeblog.com/weekend-warrior/weekend-warrior-2/
Pint Sized Baker says
August 17, 2012 at 3:52 amYep! My daughter named her after the children's book. She loves it.
Thanks for the invite over.
Sue says
August 17, 2012 at 3:42 amThese are adorable! Your hamster must have been on cloud 9!
Pint Sized Baker says
August 17, 2012 at 3:51 amShe was intrigued. She to have some, but couldn't really get her little mouth around enough to get a bite. She was so funny to watch.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
August 17, 2012 at 4:07 amThese are so stinkin' cute!! And so is your hamster! What a great way to end pineapple week 🙂
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
August 17, 2012 at 11:14 amChrysanthemum looks really happy to be checking these out, how cute! I am amazed with these little beauties! They are awesome! Perfect little pineapples. I'm in awe for your patience with the details. I'm clearly lacking that gene!
Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says
August 17, 2012 at 4:09 pmThese are the cutest cake pops I've seen so far! I love the mini pineapples 🙂
Pint Sized Baker says
August 23, 2012 at 6:20 pmThanks so much.
Debi Bolocofsky says
August 17, 2012 at 4:24 pmThese are so cute. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this post. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/pink-honey-beeswax-lip-balm-and.html
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Gina @ Gigi Marie Photography says
August 17, 2012 at 4:36 pmThese are adorable!!!!!!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
August 18, 2012 at 4:09 amGorgeous! I love these pineapple cake pops. Perfect for a Hawaiian themed party. The hamster is totally cute too 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Pint Sized Baker says
August 23, 2012 at 6:21 pmThanks Michelle! I appreciate the feature 🙂
Anne @ Domesblissity says
August 18, 2012 at 2:30 pmOh, these are so cute! I've pinned and am your newest follower. Can't wait to see what else is on your blog.
Anne @ Domesblissity
Jen @ frazzled 5 says
August 18, 2012 at 3:35 pmWow, these are amazing! They should be in every summer magazine out there!
Great, no Amazing Job!
New Follower:)
Hugs, Jen @ frazzled5
Pint Sized Baker says
August 23, 2012 at 6:22 pmWOW! What a compliment 🙂 Thanks so much!
Pamela says
August 18, 2012 at 8:45 pmThanks so much for sharing at Heavenly Treats Sunday! These are so cute, you are very creative!
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
August 19, 2012 at 12:06 amThese are awesome!
Tara says
August 19, 2012 at 2:50 pmHow cute are these!! Great idea!!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
August 19, 2012 at 4:00 pmLoving all your pineapple creations and these are so adorable. I am showing them to a friend of mine who is obsessed with all things Hawaiian and pineapple. And your hamster is too precious!
Amanda says
August 20, 2012 at 2:05 pmOh my goodness, these pops are too cute! You are seriously talented!! 🙂 I think if I tried to make them, they would not even slightly resemble pineapples!
I would love it if you would link up Martha Mondays, open now through Wednesday night!
http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2012/08/marthday-mondays-link-up-party-features.html
Amanda
http://www.watchoutmartha.net
Recipes We Love says
August 20, 2012 at 10:41 pmThese are crazy cute!!!
Erin says
August 21, 2012 at 3:18 pmYour pineapples are incredible! I love them! Good luck with the diet and I hope home quiets down some.
Liz says
August 21, 2012 at 5:14 pmI love these! I just became a follower so I can keep up with all your creations. I'm doing a goldfish party for my sons birthday and I'm going to be attempting your goldfish bowl pops. I've never made cake pops before, but my friend gave me a cake pop maker, so we'll see how this goes. Thanks for the inspiration!
Pint Sized Baker says
August 23, 2012 at 6:27 pmIf you have any questions, please send me an e-mail and I'll be happy to help out, however, I've never made pops using the makers! Good luck.
Liz says
August 21, 2012 at 6:26 pmSo cute!! Love them! Liz
Seaweed and Raine says
August 22, 2012 at 5:32 amI have a real thing for pineapples – so this is a real winner! 🙂 (And I have a b'day coming up – maybe I'll do those instead of real cake…hmmm). Your little Chrysanthemum is very cute.
Lisa says
August 22, 2012 at 12:36 pmOh my, so adorable! I've never seen cake pops that are pineapples! Very cute 🙂
Pint Sized Baker says
August 23, 2012 at 6:24 pmThank you. I'm always trying to think of something new. I'm always open to new ideas if you want to pass any along 🙂
Elizabeth Grimes says
August 22, 2012 at 1:35 pmThose are just so cute! A very unique take on cake pops.
sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
August 22, 2012 at 3:36 pmthose are just prefect, and any sponge bob fan would love them!
Pint Sized Baker says
August 23, 2012 at 6:23 pmI totally forgot about Sponge Bob! This would be perfect for a Sponge Bob party 🙂
Julie says
August 23, 2012 at 2:46 amThese are a super cute treat! And the little hamster pic is adorable! Have a fabulous evening.
Julie
http://www.thisgalcooks.com
Sweet Bella Roos says
August 23, 2012 at 8:56 pmAhh so cute!! Love that list pic too haha! Would love for you to link up at my Pin It Thursday party http://www.sweetbellaroos.com/2012/08/23/gap-shine-pin-it-thursday/
Lindsey says
August 23, 2012 at 10:55 pmThanks for sharing these at the Foodie Friends Friday linky party! I have chosen them for my host favorite at ww.familyfoodfinds.com. Check my page out tomorrow for your shout-out!
Printabelle says
August 24, 2012 at 12:51 amWow! These are amazing!! Nice work and I think your hamster (whose name I am scared to try to spell:) would agree. These would be the absolute hit of any luau. Thanks for linking up!
Katie Drane says
August 24, 2012 at 3:46 pmI'm so glad that I'm following you! You're incredibly talented. Thanks so much for posting!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Michelle says
August 24, 2012 at 5:12 pmThese look so good!! Cake pops and I don't get along so well…I always make such a hash job. These would be so good for my sister's tropical themed hen party next weekend, but I don't think I'm up to the job lol
I would love to invite you to post over at my link party on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Hope to see you there 🙂
Earning-My-Cape says
August 25, 2012 at 12:40 amOMGosh! Those are sooo cute!!!
Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! 🙂
Mal says
August 27, 2012 at 1:53 pmThese are so adorable!
Mal @ The Chic Geek
The Mandatory Mooch says
August 29, 2012 at 4:48 amWhat a cute idea!! Thanks so much for sharing at Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again. The party will be live with features tomorrow night. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Renee Hagloch says
August 29, 2012 at 8:15 pmI would love for you to link this up to my Tutorial Link Party today!!!
TUTORIAL LINK PARTY
http://www.thecreativeorchard.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-link-party.html
Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy says
September 18, 2012 at 7:25 amAmazing, as always! you do a GREAT job! I'm featuring these as the treat of the week/month today on Topsy Turvy Third Tuesdays
Catarina Ek says
September 20, 2012 at 4:34 amThose are so cute! You are so talented.
Anything I would do could never look this good…but you inspire me to wanna do some baking
Linda Primmer says
September 26, 2012 at 12:27 amThese are amazing little gems. So creative and cute. I am your newest follower. it's been a pleasure.
Heather - Chickabug says
July 11, 2013 at 2:35 pmI didn't think anything could be cuter than those tasty looking cake pops but then Chrysanthemum hopped in the picture. Adorable little guy! Thanks for the tutorial! : )