Cake pops

6 servings

90 minutes

Cake pops are a charming treat embodying the magic of European pastry tradition. Small, elegant, and incredibly tasty, they were created as a convenient alternative to traditional pastries. The delicate sponge balls soaked in mascarpone cream offer a harmony of lightness and sweetness. A thin layer of chocolate ganache adds richness, creating the perfect balance of flavor. The uniqueness of cake pops lies not only in their miniaturization but also in the wide decoration possibilities: nuts, coconut flakes, and colorful sprinkles turn each pastry into a small work of art. These treats will adorn the festive table and be a pleasant surprise for guests. The convenience of serving on sticks makes them ideal for events where comfort in eating is important. Cake pops are aesthetics, exquisite taste, and joy in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 696.1
• Proteins: 8.9g
• Fats: 35.2g
• Carbohydrates: 88.1g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 200 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Natural yoghurt: 80 g
• Mascarpone cheese: 100 g
• Chocolate: 150 g
• Powdered sugar: 80 g
• Cream 30%: 100 ml
• Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
• Nuts: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the dough. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Mix the butter with sugar and beat until white (about 5 minutes). Add the eggs one by one and mix again. Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder) and add them to the egg-butter mixture. Pour in the yogurt and mix everything thoroughly. Pour the prepared dough into a mold and bake for about 20-25 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Sugar: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 200 g
   • Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Natural yoghurt: 80 g

2. Remove the sponge cake from the mold and let it cool. Trim the crusts off the sponge cake and crumble it into a bowl with your hands (the crumbs should be fine enough).

3. We prepare the cream. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar. Mix the prepared cream with biscuit crumbs. Add the cream by the spoonful until the dough becomes 'sticky'. Place the resulting mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mascarpone cheese: 100 g
   • Powdered sugar: 80 g

4. Take the mixture out of the fridge and form even balls with your hands. To ensure the pastries are the same size, you can scoop the dough with an ice cream scoop. Place the finished balls in the freezer for 30 minutes.

5. Prepare ganache. Break chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl. Bring cream to a boil in a saucepan, remove from heat, and pour over the chocolate. Gently mix. The chocolate ganache should be quite liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate: 150 g
   • Cream 30%: 100 ml

6. Prepare decorations for cake pops. Nuts or sprinkles, coconut flakes are suitable for this purpose.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nuts:  to taste

7. Take the balls out of the freezer and dip all the cake pop sticks in chocolate one by one, then insert them into the center of the balls. Place the balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

8. We cover cake pops with chocolate. To do this, hold the ball by the stick, dip it vertically into the chocolate, and pull it out quickly. Hold it in the air to let excess chocolate drip off. Place it on a plate and decorate with sprinkles on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate: 150 g

9. The ready cake pops should be placed in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Then they can be served.