Here is the updated Handbook - aka your step by step guide for all of the School of Cakepop Videos!
Step one of the cakepop making process is baking and making your cake and dough! In this video, you will get to see how I bake my cakes and the process that I use every time to make delicious and easy to work with cake dough.
JUST ADDED - If you are struggling with the texture of your cake dough, check out the second video added to this section and see if mixing your cake dough when it is fully cooled is a better option for you!
Now that you have your cake dough all prepped and cooled, it is time to see the two techniques I use to shape my cake dough.
The first method in this video is the traditional rolling method. The second video will show you a new way to make cakepops, by rolling out your dough to a desired thickness and using plunger molds to cut your cake dough out!
Try both ways and see which one works best for you!
If melting chocolate is a pain for you - have no fear! I will be showing you my most favorite candy melts to work with, which bowls are best for melting and the steps to ensure you get a beautiful consistency for your melted chocolate every time.
Let's dip these pops! This video is all about dipping your pops and how to ensure those pops stay where they are supposed to be... on the stick!
After you have dipped your pops, they need to be decorated! Here I will show you some tips for making piping with chocolate/candy melts a total breeze, along with some beautiful but simple designs that will wow your customers.
If you are looking to change it up and want to color your candy melts, make sure to watch this video to be sure that you are getting the best products for the job and avoiding major mistakes!
You have been practicing rolling and dipping basic, round cakepops - now its time to have some fun with shaping outside of the normal round shape! I will show you how to use my favorite My Little Cakepop Molds and the ways that they can make shaping go so much quicker. I will also be showing you some basic shapes that are versatile and that you don't need a mold for at all!
Let's give these pops a new look! Cake truffles are basically cakepops without the stick, but can be a beautiful addition to your menu! In this video I will be showing you how to dip and decorate cake truffles and the best way to do upside down cakepops.
Let's talk storage and packaging! I will share my most favorite ways to package my treats for delivery so that they stand out to your customers and a good rule of thumb for storage that is easy to remember!
This edible paint has changed the cakepop decorating game and is something that I use on a regular basis! I will show you how to use it, how to store it, and how to get the best results with it. You will also get some quick tips on using fondant with silicone molds!