FOOD
Geode Cake Pops
We took an average chocolate cake pop and turned it into a sweet, stunning crystal that's edible too!
FOOD
Geode Cake Pops
We took an average chocolate cake pop and turned it into a sweet, stunning crystal that's edible too!
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 100 grams chocolate chips, melted
- 65 grams whipping cream, hot
Toppings
- 300 grams chocolate chips, melted
- Nutella
- Crushed rock candy in a variety of colors
- Lollipop sticks
Steps
Chocolate Cake
- Bake the cake: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in the hot water.
- Then add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract, whisk together, then pour into the dry mixture.
- Add the vegetable oil, chocolate chips and vinegar, and mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake at 375F for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Toppings
- Assemble the cake pops: Weigh 375 grams of chocolate cake and break apart into fine crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 100 grams melted chocolate chips and whipping cream, then pour into the cake crumbs and mix well. Shape into 15 balls and make a crater shape in the center of each.
- Place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, until very firm.
- Reshape the cake pops so the edges are smoother and more defined.
- Return to the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Dip the lollipop sticks in the 300 grams melted chocolate chips and stick one lollipop stick into the bottom of each cake pop.
- Place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, until the chocolate has set.
- Dunk the cake pops into the melted chocolate and stick into a tall container and transfer to the fridge for the chocolate coating to set, 15-20 minutes.
- Spread some Nutella onto the inside of the crater and stick the crushed rock candy into the crater to create a geode. Placing the darker colors in the center and the lighter on the outside will create depth.
- Enjoy your sparkly cake pops!