Flocks of fun

Have you ever made cake pops?  They are way too much fun.  I saw them in a book my hairdresser showed to me, and was instantly intrigued.  I looked over the details, and it seemed pretty simple, so I tried them immediately when I got home.

I made mine slightly different from the cookbook (by Bakerella). 

Here is what I did:

• First, bake a white cake, let it cool, then crumble it in a large bowl.
• mix in a half a can of white icing (the cookbook called for a whole can) with a beater
• Form small balls, I got 36 from one cake, warning- these are calorie dense!
• Keep in fridge till needed, then pop a few in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before dipping.
• Melt almond bark in a deep, narrow dish. I used a measuring cup.
• Dip one end of lollipop stick into melted bark, then freeze them.
• Have something set up for the balls to drip and dry on before you start dipping them in the almond bark. I used an upside down egg carton, with holes punched in each egg shape.
• Don't leave the balls in the freezer too long. That is why I stuck them in there in shifts. If they get too cold, they fall off the stick.  I worked in groups of 8 or so at a time.
• I formed the balls into bird shapes right before sliding them on the stick and dipping them. The stuff is like play-dough, so you can form simple shapes very easily.
• Let dry, then decorate. Sugarwings and I have a vast sprinkle collection, so I had lots to chose from.  Bakerella has lots of ideas, and themes. I kind of made up my own. She also has lots of recipes and flavors to try. I stuck with white.

After the topping set up, I wrapped all of my baby birds up gently and stored them in an air tight bowl, then froze them till my guests arrive for Birdsong.

My home is beginning to look like an Alfred Hitchcock movie, birds everywhere!  Here are the name tags I made for the event, all ready to go.  I hope our antendees like them.

Sorry I won't be answering emails or comments, but I will be taking breaks to read them.  And I will have a gift for you from the event, I'll draw a name from all the comments this week and next.

 

Comments

[jeanie]

I have visions of Tippi Hedron in the telephone booth at the gas station as all your birds come out at once! But I don't seen them as pecking ravens but beautiful, song-filled birds! What a treat it will be -- and thanks for the cake pops idea -- this is pretty clever, and it goes so well with your theme!

Have a marvelous Bird Song -- I know it will be spectacular!

[c]

OMG....so cute...they sell them at our farmer's market and they are just blobs of cake with frosting....not nearly as cute and they are pricie!! Can't wait to see all the great thing your doing at bird song.

thanks for sharing
c

[Tammie Moore]

Oh my the bird pops look sooo yummy and rather simple, I too must immediately try them, Have a blast at Bird Song... You truly creative gal you
Creatively
Tammie Moore

[Diana Connell]

Oh how cute and tasty!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe...
Well, I know you are all going to have a SPECTACULAR time. I'll just stay home and eat worms (like ahem, a bird...)and jealously wait for exciting pics. Have fun!!! and Karla, I know you always do this, but just a reminder, relax and have fun!!!

[Lisette aka Liszha]

oh my god, how adorable they are!

[Jane]

Those are so cute! I've seen the cake pops & thought about trying them, but now will for sure! Hadn't thought about shaping them before, but the birds are just perfect for your event.
Jane-Jacksonville

[Grace P]

ooooh those birdies are too stinkin cute!! Enjoy Birdsong! I am sure it is a wonderful success! Grace xoox

[Anne]

Your cake pops are yummy looking and the bird tags are so sweet! You should visit Jan at the Polka Dot Barn because she is trying to recruit us to help make tags for a trip she is taking with her daughter to help at a battered womens shelter. She wants to make tags for each woman and child there. I think she has a big heart so stop by if you please. Thanks Anne

[Gayla]

These are amazing... I will definitely try these this summer for something... I am thinking of you all at your event and knowing they are having a wonderful, beautiful time... Maybe someday... ( for me, I mean! haha)

Enjoy...

[Susanne]

I have a friend who's crazy about these, I'll have to send her your post, she'll love it!
Susanne.

[Saucy Chick Sherry]

Super Tweet. Love all the details for your Bird Song event. Happy creating...

[LiLi M.]

I am so inspired by seeing all preparations! Thanks!

[Angela]

How I wish I was going to your Bird Song Event. Have lots of fun.

[karen]

Those bird pops and name tags are darling! Have fun! karen..

[Mahala]

I have made them, but mine didn't look that good!
Mahala

[mercedes scott]

Karla.. as always, your version of anything is so much cuter! How lucky your attendees are to have such a great hostess! Hope your event is going well and y'all are having fun! :)

[Samantha]

Your little flock of pops are adorable!...and the nametags too! Hope you had a great weekend!!!

[Susan Reaney]

oh, Gosh. So cute, Karla. You do a great job.

[Karla Nathan]

Suz, it was such a wonderful weekend. I wish you could have been here. You were mentioned and missed.

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[ginger]

What a cute idea. Bet they were fun to make. Can't wait to see the pics of your Bird Song weekend.
Ginger

[Jill]

Hey Karla!

I miss you! I was away for a week and just spent the entire following week trying to catch up. Still not there yet either.

These are adorable, but look way beyond my abilities. You certainly are a Jack of all trades!

[shawn street]

Karla, it looks like your event was dreamy! Those cake pops look delicious too. I've got the munchies tonight and your little birdies were a treat for the eyes! Thanks.