solar system cake pops
March 29, 2011 § 32 Comments
As I consider the diminished frequency of my posts (thanks to several weeks of juggling three jobs, followed by a dramatic lifestyle change into a 9-5 as of last week), I really ought to avoid consecutive posts on the same topic. However, I had a surplus of cake and frosting from my previous post, carrot cake pops. The result: a further exercise in the making of cake pops, specifically marbleizing, manifested in the likeness of planets.
In the midst of my cake pop research, I stumbled across Wilton’s decorating technique of marbleizing candy for pops. I contemplated uses for this particular technique and was inspired by something I’ve been teaching children over the past three years — to build a model of the solar system.
Simply take several colors of candy melts, swirl a tiny bit, and let the act of dipping create the full marble effect. For Saturn’s rings, I made a marbleized candy disc on parchment, carved away the center with a knife, and slipped it over the planet.
Marbleizing is a fitting process to make planets, especially the hazy clouds of Jupiter and Saturn. This is a fun kitchen project to do with kids. Your little ones can learn about the colors and surfaces of each planet as each is created. What’s best is these planetary models are not only educational, they are edible!
Oooooh, so beautiful!
Thanks, Donni! I almost didn’t wanna post this because it’s two posts back to back on cake pops. I’m glad you like them. 🙂
Love this idea! I will be using it with my kids! BTW, I don’t mind similar crafty posts. Most of us have left-over ingredients from previous crafts anyway, so posting great ideas that might use the same ingredients is a good thing! Thanks for sharing!
True, I guess it isn’t so bad to do two posts of the same nature, back to back. I’m glad they’re well received. Thank you!
Let me know how these go with your kids, Melanie!
These are awesome! It appeals to both the crafter and the geek in me. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Plus I’m new to cake pops and haven’t seen the marbleizing technique yet. Fun!
Glad you enjoyed this post, Jen! Thanks for stopping by! 😀
simply amazing!
Thanks, Karen!
Learning AND eating! Thats a great combo, Jer. Nice planets but for some reason, im not seeing Uranus! 🙂
Steve, Steve, Steve — it’s Pluto you’re not seeing — the scientists have made a consensus to boot it out of the planet list because it’s a dwarf.
There you go again, J—being BRILLIANT!
As for me, I hope I never see Uranus.
Cathy
Hahahaha!! 😀
Thanks, Cathy!
Looks yummy!! I might have to try that out 😉
Let me know how it goes! The marbleizing can get pretty random, but the results are pretty no matter what. 😀
Every time I visit here I am blown away by your projects! Is there anything you do badly? Please share and make the rest of us feel betterwith our craft and kitchen fails.
(Or don’t and just keep posting awesomeness and I’ll just be incredibly jealous and inspired instead!)
Blue Skies,
Charlotte xo
blueskiesblog.blogspot.com
Aw, thanks, sweetie!! But I do most certainly know how to screw things up. 😀 In fact, I have something in the kitchen that I’ve tried to make several times (since January!) and failed, but I’m still so determined to try to make it right. Once I get it fixed, I will show how far along the idea has come from the first few mistakes. 😀
i love them!!! they look great too!! I have a request from my hubby for his birthday for whoopie pies but having to do with space….so i was thinking of planets or something….great job!
Oooh, maybe some marble-dipped whoopie pies? I haven’t tried whoopie pies yet, but you’ve inspired me, Michelle! Thank you!
Great idea! I have a nephew who would LOVE these since he recently has been learning about the solar system in school.
wow, these are fantastic. my son is really into space, so he is going to really enjoy these! great idea
Wow what a great use for cake pops. Eductional and delicious!
WE DEMAND JUSTICE FOR PLUTO!!!
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This is sick!! Totally trying this
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i love these more than lollipops! Cake pop solar system.
Aw, this was a very nice post. Taking the time and actual effort to make a good
article… but what can I say… I put things off a lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything done.
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