Specifications

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DECORATING CAKE POPS
To create a variety of cake pops you will need the following equipment and a selection of decorating
ingredients:
• Lollipopsticks–youcanbuysticksfromLakeland.
• Cakepopstand–whenthecakepopsaresettingtheyneedtobeuprightsoitisbesttostand
them in a polystyrene block, a piece of oasis or even a tall glass.
• CandyMelts–thesearesmallcolouredcandydiscsthatcanbeeasilymeltedtocoatthecake
pops. Lakeland stocks a number of these.
• Chocolateorcakecovering–meltedwhite,plain,milkoravouredchocolateorcakecoverings
can be used to coat the cake pops, although it is a bit more difficult to handle as the chocolate
is runnier than the candy melts.
• Sprinkles–thereareawidevarietyofsprinklesavailable.
• Glitter–edibleglittercanbeaddedtocakepopstoaddsomeextrasparkle.
HOW TO DECORATE A CAKE POP
• Thecakepopsshouldbecompletelycoolbeforedecorating.
• Meltsomecandymelts,chocolateorcakecoveringandthendip1cmofalollipopstickintothe
melted chocolate and then insert the stick into the cake pop. Repeat with the remaining cake
pops then set aside until the chocolate has set and the stick is cake pop is securely attached to
the cake pop.
• Ifusingchocolateorcakecoveringitisadvisabletochillthecakepopsasthechocolatewillset
more easily.
• Ifusingcandymeltsandthemixturebecomesthickjustaddsomevegetableoilandmixwell
to produce a thinner consistency.
• Tocoatthecakepopholdtheendofthestickanddipthecakepopintothechocolateuntilit
is completely covered. Gently twirl the cake pop to remove any excess chocolate.
• Shake the sprinkles or decoration over the cake pop whilst the chocolate is still wet then
transfer to a polystyrene block or other suitable container to hold the cake pop upright until it
sets.
• Tostorethecakepopscoverincellophaneandkeepinacooldryplace.Donotstorethecake
pops in the fridge as the covering will sweat. Cake pop gift boxes can also be purchased to
make them easy to carry and present as gifts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Following are some common problems that can occur when using the Lakeland Cake Pop Maker.
Please revue the problems, their possible cause and any corrective action that should be taken to
ensure successful baking
Problem Possible cause Solution
The Cake Pops are browning
too quickly.
Too much sugar in the recipe
or the Cake Pop Maker is too
hot
or the Cake Pop Maker is not
filled correctly
Reduce the amount of sugar
Switch the Cake Pop Maker
off after 30 minutes and
allow to cool before adding
more mixture.
Ensure that all 12 moulds are
filled with mixture.
The mixture is overflowing
onto the plate.
Too much mixture being
added
The mixture is too wet.
Use one heaped teaspoon
of mixture ensuring that the
mould is no more than ¾
full.
Add less liquid to the mixture
to ensure a stiffer cake mix.
The Cake Pops are not rising
very well
Not enough mixture being
added.
Fill the cake pop moulds to a
minimum of ½ full.
The Cake Pop Maker is
producing smoke when turned
on.
The plates are not cleaned
correctly
Clean the plates thoroughly
The Cake Pop Maker is
producing smoke during
cooking.
The plates are not clean and
mixture has spilled over.
Turn the machine off and
allow to cool, and then clean
the plates with a clean dry
cloth or kitchen roll before
making another batch.
The Cake Pops are taking
longer to cook than suggested
in the recipe.
The lid is being left upright
for too long and mixture is
being added before the green
Ready light is on.
Ensure that the lid is kept
closed until adding the
mixture and wait for the
green light to illuminate
before adding any mixture.