Cake pops are easy to make-- cake crumbs plus icing is as basic as it gets-- but keeping the cake & icing mixture ON the stick can sometimes be a challenge. I have used all sorts of kitchen gadgets to provide a place for the cake pops to harden. Styrofoam is one material which helps to hold the cake pops upright; a colander might be another. This week I tried a new set up in which I used a pool noodle instead of Styrofoam. Yes, a pool noodle!
Slice the noodle into 2-inch chunks. Use an old baking pan or a disposable pan (or lid as I did) for the base of your cake pop stand. Glue or use spray adhesive to secure the noodle pieces in place. My intention is to keep the pool noodle clean and free of dripping icing or falling cake by covering it with a layer of plastic wrap. If, by chance, the noodles do get dirty-- guess what-- they are made to be in the water and can be gently cleaned with a sponge easily without falling about as Styrofoam might.
What do you think? How do you manage to keep your cake pops standing in your home kitchen? I think PVC might be the material for the next version of a cake pop stand, but for now, this pool noodle creation is working perfectly.
I link up here:
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/
It's obviously been far too long since I had little kids; I had NO idea what a pool noodle was and why you had slices of what looked like a fancy cut pineapple in a pan. But I think I solved the puzzle and your idea is perfect. I'm probably not a candidate for making cake pops anymore (although come to think of it; they were one treat at a wedding I went to 5 years ago!) but I've still always thought about this issue. Now that's using YOUR noodle!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, I guess I should have included a bit more info about WHAT a pool noodle is for those who might not be sitting pool-side all summer! Thanks for sticking with the idea and figuring it out. Thanks for the smile this morning and for your comment!
DeleteGreat idea Holly. I bet your children love your cake pop experimentation.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, How I wish my kids liked cake pops!! My younger son will try a few bites and loves the idea of a treat on a stick. My older son still struggles with all things food and won't come near any dessert-- cake, cookie, or anything else delicious. Hopefully one day things will change...
DeleteVery clever! :)
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DeleteGreat idea! I've been wanting to figure out something to display cake pops (or my recent Oreo Pops: http://welivedhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2012/08/oreo-pops.html )
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I made candy melt lollipops and couldn't find a stand that would hold up these really top-heavy pops. This worked like a charm! Thanks for posting this awesome idea.
ReplyDeleteIn a pinch today...birthday party tomorrow and no stand. LOVE this idea. I happen to have a broken pool noodle in my garage. Instant cake pop holder. Thanks so much for the idea.
ReplyDeleteOh that is fantastic! I love hearing that this pool noodle idea has been used and works for others. Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Have a great birthday party!
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