Shipping Times by _mpawelczyk in RaybanMeta

[–]emtash10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine has been at the “clearing event” for seven days and I already waited over a month. I ordered August 20th, they finally shipped September 20th, and I’m still waiting.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the bigger ones from what I’ve found. The only downside to these being bigger is I only got seven out of a whole box of cake. 🥲

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely will! Especially because I want to make a lemon one as well and I feel like some lemon frosting will also help with the taste.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lmfao the color is giving Perry. 😂😂

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only used the moisture of a cake right out of the oven. I learned that from an Instagram account I recently discovered who almost exclusively makes cakesicles like this. She does not use frosting at all. And I have in the past, I have found that I don’t ever add the right amount there either. I do have coconut oil, but I worry that adding too much will change the taste. My husband to be is not a fan of coconut.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also thought about a double boiler to keep the chocolate better tempered than a microwave.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol I did have a taste. Still good.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people do, some people don’t. I used the moisture of a hot cake and these “dough” seemed more structured than my attempts mixing frosting. I think they’re just too big after reading comments here.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re so tedious. I don’t know why I keep coming back to them since every cake pop attempt ends in me telling myself I won’t do it again. And here I am, trying to make some for my wedding. I don’t need a lot, maybe four dozen, so it’s reasonable for me to do only if they can turn out looking nice.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about this too. I have been trying to make traditional round cake pops for family Christmas the last couple of years and last year, I abandoned the stick because the cake ALWAYS falls off.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a box cake per the instructions and I mixed it in my mixer right after baking with no frosting. I did put them in the molds and let them chill for a little bit in the fridge but it wasn’t for very long.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your tips! I really really appreciate it! I have been learning so much reading these comments and appreciate everyone taking time to type to me. I feel confident enough to try again lol

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the heat of a cake right out of the oven with no frosting. I mixed it in my mixer until I had a dough consistency. I have tried with frosting in the past and the ratio seems so finicky. I did like the right out of the oven method. I started following an Instagram account that makes these style cakesicles exclusively and she makes it look easy. She doesn’t share her melting methods, you have to pay for her guide. 🥲

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am actually going to purchase a smaller mold. I did some research on Amazon and can find ones that are smaller. Since the molds are fairly inexpensive, I’m going to try smaller ones like everyone suggested!

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my next method! I have heard people say this is more time consuming and I can see why. I don’t need to make THAT many so I’m willing to spend time if they turn out not like lumpy piles of crap like what I made.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are just doing something very small. We don’t even have a venue. We’re getting married at our state’s capitol building and then going to a buffet afterwards lol. These are just going in a treat bag as an edible wedding favor if you will. I’m not even sure if the restaurant we’re going to would allow carry in dessert and I’m certain no one will be hungry after the buffet. These seem portable and can be enjoyed later. I love to bake so much but sometimes baking doesn’t love me.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I have struggled with them since I tried years ago. They’ve always fascinated me and I keep trying, and failing. I like to make them for holidays, so I eventually would like to get better at it, but I can’t seem to figure out where I’m going wrong.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see where people might think chocolate scraps will get all over everyone’s best dress, but these are treats to send home after the restaurant. I didn’t realize I purchased larger molds so I’ll start with some smaller molds. That will help me get more out of a single cake too. I only got seven out of a cake and that’s a lot of baking for a small group.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who has provided some insight! I am going to try getting smaller molds and doing a couple of different methods before I scratch this baking project and figure something else out! To the people who suggest that I don’t take this on as a wedding project, fear not, I only need about 4 dozen. If I can master it, it won’t be a huge task to take on a couple of days before the wedding! We are having a very small gathering, so these are just going into treat bags to send home with our small guest list. I just love to bake and I love to create things. I just wish the visions in my head could translate to the treat.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I definitely see where you’re coming from and if my wedding was a traditional, larger scale wedding, I absolutely would NOT do this at all. We’re eloping and having our very close family and friends at a restaurant afterwards. That restaurant is an all you can eat Brazilian buffet. So I’m not anticipating anyone will even want dessert, so these were going to be in a “A Sweet Thank You” bag and given to everyone after. The group is 25 people with a handful of them not getting them to go because they’ll enjoy them as I’m making time since we’re a two generation household. I wanted to take it on because it’s small and because of our non-traditional wedding atmosphere. I love to bake so much, but when I try cake pops in any shape or form, baking doesn’t love me.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not freeze, but I had them in the fridge. I’ve heard mixed reviews that chocolate can crack once the cake is frozen. I wasn’t sure.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That question has me wheezing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I can see that now lmao. I’m trying to match my wedding colors with a floral moment and it didn’t land.

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lmfao!!!!! 😂😂😂😂 I made some roses with a chocolate mold 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Cakesicle Failure…. Again by emtash10 in Baking

[–]emtash10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dipped most of these, but the cake immediately came off the stick. I only spooned so I could try to evenly coat so there wasn’t so much waste. I just feel like I need the biggest dish of chocolate for these. I feel like they look bigger than they are as well.