First off, let me say how thankful I am to everyone for Pinning my Perfect Bottomed Cake Pops over 15,000 times on Pintrest! I was super excited to see that such a simple idea was so needed by home bakers to make Cake Pops.
I hope that I can continue to provide you with simple cake pop ideas that you can re-create at home. If there is something that you would like help with, please let me know. Leave me a comment here or on Facebook. You can also send me an e-mail if you need any help ([email protected])
This week, I’ve decided to show you how to make a fun and simple Watermelon Cake Pop.
These are easy to make and will be a great addition to your summer B.B.Q. party.
Here’s what you need to make a dozen pops:
1/4 of a 9×13 yellow or white cake – cold
2 tablespoons vanilla frosting
few drops of red food coloring
few drops of Watermelon candy flavoring
1 bag Merckens Dark Green Candy Wafers
12 lollipop sticks
yellow food coloring and yellow luster dust (optional)
OR food writer pens
Add your cake and frosting into your mixer with a few drops of red food coloring and just a DROP of the watermelon flavoring. Trust me, this stuff is strong and will quickly over flavor the cake.
Worst case scenario, is that you just add more of the cake and frosting and have MORE pops.
Once the watermelons are formed, melt 3/4 of a bag of green candy melts and dip your pops.
You’ll have more than enough melts to dip a dozen pops. Don’t worry, you can keep the candy in an air tight container for later use.
Now, this time of year as the heat and humidity build, your candy melts will thicken quickly and not be easily dip-able. Have your AC on and stir, stir, stir. While I was making these pops, the house temp was in the upper 70’s and I had issues with the melts getting smooth.
When the melts get too hot, they get THICK! To cool the melts, you can walk away for 20 minutes and let it sit or you can add more melts and stir, stir, stir. Don’t get frustrated. Just be patient.
As a last ditch effort, you can add some melted Crisco or Coconut oil, but you still have to STIR!!
To add a layer of extra detail, you can make a very thin coating of white candy melts and dip the pops first in white then in green.
This one is a bit thick on the white and too thin on on green, but I think you get the point.
BTW – this was one of the first watermelon pops that I made over a year ago. Notice, not so perfect…
When all of your pops are dipped, you’re done!
If you want to add a layer of detail, you can add some yellow stripes.
Your guests and kids will LOVE this wonderful surprise when they bite into it.
Another great thing, is that cake pops last for a few days, so you can make these a few days in advance of your pool party, BBQ, family gathering, watermelon party!
Simply, wrap them with a little bag over each one or layer plastic wrap so they don’t rub against each other. Place them into a plastic container and place them in the REAR of the fridge.
A few hours before the party, simply place the container on the counter to let it come to room temperature. Don’t open the container if the pops are not individually wrapped; you don’t want condensation to form on the pops! You’ll have mess!
I link up to THESE AWESOME parties!
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
June 15, 2012 at 1:36 amWow– 15,000 is incredible! I am so happy just to see something I made pinned and can't imagine 15,000 people seeing and liking it!! Well done!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
June 15, 2012 at 3:37 amI know!! It's totally CRAZY to me! One day it was approaching 6,000 and then I look a few days later and it said 15K!! I am totally blown away!
Thanks for stopping by, Holly.
Printabelle says
June 15, 2012 at 2:29 amThese are amazing, so cute and well done! And excellent instructions, too! I'd love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=4994 Thanks!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
June 15, 2012 at 3:42 amThanks for the invite, I just linked up!
Winnie says
June 15, 2012 at 3:37 pmWowwwww
These are sooooooooooooo cute and beautiful
You are very creative !!
Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says
June 16, 2012 at 6:24 amThese look great! Perfect for summer! Thanks for shring! I am your newest follower
Rebecca @ heronscrafts.blogspot.com
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
June 16, 2012 at 2:52 pmOh my gosh these are adorable and so perfect for Summer.
Printabelle says
June 16, 2012 at 7:28 pmThanks for linking, I love these! I also had to check out your flat bottomed cake pops, and it's just a genius idea! Can't wait to see more from you.
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
June 16, 2012 at 10:23 pmTruly adorable! Bet they were very popular:@)
Erin says
June 17, 2012 at 12:41 amThese are wonderful!!! So dang cute!
Five Little Chefs says
June 17, 2012 at 2:43 amThese look absolutely wonderful for summer. Anything watermelony works great at my house! Thanks for linking up at Fantastic Thursday at Five Little Chefs! Hope to see you there next week!
The Better Baker says
June 17, 2012 at 7:29 pmJust adorable. I have a friend who collects watermelon 'things'…she would just go crazy over these. Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck.
Cranberry Morning says
June 18, 2012 at 11:45 amWhat a cute idea!! Glad you've gotten such an amazing respose!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
June 18, 2012 at 12:57 pmSo adorable, thanks so much for the tutorial!
naptimedelights says
June 18, 2012 at 10:39 pmThese are awesome- you never cease to amaze me!
Sarah
Naptime Delights
Six Sisters says
June 19, 2012 at 1:17 amThese are so stinkin cute!! Love them!! Thanks for sharing on our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". Hope you come back next week. -The Sisters
Malory {Snips & Spice} says
June 19, 2012 at 3:29 amThis is amazing! Great pictures. I would love for you to link this to my Sunday Slice party.
Malory
http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunday-slice-its-party-1.html
Kelli Becton says
June 20, 2012 at 2:46 amthese are amazing – adorable!!! pinned! thanks for linking with Kids in the Kitchen!
Printabelle says
June 20, 2012 at 4:56 amHi! I wanted to let you know that you were featured on my Wonderful Wednesday link up at http://printabelle.com/?p=5272 If you would like a featured button, I have them here: http://printabelle.com/?page_id=724 Thanks!
Niki says
June 21, 2012 at 10:58 pmThese are too cute. Very imaginative.
Bunch of Bishops says
June 22, 2012 at 2:53 amamazing!!!! new follower from the little becky homecky link party!
Janiene
http://bishopsfamilysite.blogspot.com
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
June 22, 2012 at 10:19 amL-O-V-E them!! So cute & clever! I think I am going to make them for our company over 4th of July =-) I featured this at TGIF this week (http://www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/2012/06/tgif-linky-party-35.html). Thanks for linking up and I look forward to seeing what you link up today!! Beth =-)
ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says
June 24, 2012 at 11:35 pmWow these are adorable! My daughter loves to make cake pops, I'll show her these. Where do you get the watermelon flavoring?
Sarah Jenkins says
June 25, 2012 at 9:02 pmThanks for sharing at Naptime Delights!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
June 26, 2012 at 2:53 pmKaryn,
These are amazing! The time you always take to create such beautiful cake pops is definitely seen in your work. So summery and yummy looking 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can't wait to see what you link up this week. Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
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June 29, 2012 at 8:54 amnice pics
Heather says
July 11, 2012 at 2:33 pmHow fun! I would never of thought of adding candy flavorings to a cake pop=)
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