Thursday, October 4, 2012

Guest Post ~ 10 Cake Pops to Get You Inspired


Today I have a wonderful guest post for you all.  Bridget contacted me a couple weeks ago in the hopes of sharing a post with my amazing readers.  Who am I to turn down someone who likes food?  Bridget is a freelance writer and researcher for Culinaryschools.org.  Ready?!?
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10 Unique and Fun Cake Pops to Inspire Your Next Party Treats

Cake pops are a hot trend in party planning and favors right now. A cross between a lollipop and a bit o' cake, they allow guests to enjoy a rich treat without having to indulge too much. Best of all, cake pops allow for endless design possibilities, giving party planners lots of fun options that can fit into any theme.

Here are 10 unique and fun cake pop designs that we loved that will give you lots of ideas and inspiration when you're planning your next party treats or favors:


Bluebird Cake Pops

These sweet birdies from Bakerella would be perfect for a baby shower or a retro-themed bridal shower or party.



These well-dressed pops from Natalie's Cake Pops would make delicious favors for your wedding guests or they could stand in at the dessert table.



Pint-Sized Baker shows you how to make Lego men cake pops, which you can customize as you like.


6 Handmade Robot Cake Pops

If you don't want to make your own, these cake pops are made to order and can be delivered right to your door.



As Goods by K Creative says, baby animals are always cute, no matter what kind they are. Don't you agree?


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An adorable addition to any kid's birthday party or gender-neutral baby shower!



Another hit from Pint-Sized Baker, these goldfish bowls would fit in at a kids' party or an adult soiree.


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Midtown Sweets takes on science fiction to create these sweet pops. Imagine the worlds of possibilities for your own creations!


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Here's another knockout from Bakerella: Pick your favorite Muppet or welcome the whole gang!



Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons created these curious monkeys and their matching hats for her son's birthday party. They would make a cute addition for your own child's party or even a baby shower.

Cake pops offer bakers and sweets lovers alike a lot of fun possibilities for planning party treats. These creative designs should inspire some fun creations for your next party.
What other unique cake pop designs have you seen that inspired you? 
Share your favorites in the comments!


Bridget Sandorford is a freelance writer and researcher for Culinaryschools.org, where recently she’s been researching executive head chef positions and culinary institutes. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, painting and working on her first cookbook.

4 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh those Lego pop are so cool! Great ideas :)

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  2. I LOVE LOVE making them! The amount of creativity you can put into them is endless! Cake bites (pops without the stick) are cute as well! www.kerisweetlife.com, http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSweetLifeCakePops?ref=si_shop :)

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  3. Oh WOW!! Thanks so much for including TWO of my cake pops in your wrap up! Sharing on FB!

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  4. These cake pops are all sooo awesome!
    I tried to make cake pops the other day from a box mix and they turned out SO bad.
    Hahaha, I was so angry.

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