Okay … dipping prep. Usually I just insert a cake pop stick into melted coating and then into a chilled cake ball right before dipping. And that little pool of coating at the base in the top left photo just blends all together.
You can download them right here to print out and punch out with a 1 7/8 paper punch.
Once all the elephants are dipped, let them dry completely before you really bring them to life.
I also wanted them to have sweet little bows on one side so I used my Playful Shapes Candy Mold and Party Pink Candy Wafers. Because they’re totally girl elephants.
I’m sending you guys tons of love with these sweet little elephant cake pops. Hope you like them. They were inspired by those charming vintage Valentine’s Day Cards where the elephants hold up hearts with their trunks. Anyway, I couldn’t resist trying them out in cake pop form.
Elephant Cake Pop Tutorial
FAQ
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How to make elephant cake pops?
Learn How to make Elephant Cake Pops for a baby shower or birthday celebration. Cake and frosting – I used 1/4 of a baked 9×13 cake and added 1 – 2 tablespoons of canned frosting to it. Mix the cake and frosting together in a stand up mixer or in a food processor. Let the machine do all the work and work it into a play-doh like consistency.
How to make an elephant cake?
Bake a sheet cake the size that you need. With an icing filled bag and round tip, size #5, draw the elephant on the cake surface. Cut the cake away from the elephant shape. If necessary, you can use cut pieces to form the trunk or bigger ears. With white icing and star tip, size #18, cover the elephant tusks and his toenails.
How do you make a Funfetti elephant cake?
This elephant cake is just as fun to make as it is eat! It’s made with funfetti cake layers and frosted with buttercream frosting. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and line the following pan sizes: one 7-inch cake layer, three 6-inch cake layers, and three 4-inch cake layers. Set aside.
How do you make elephants with Candy melts?
Then we will use the mini dehydrated marshmallows for the feet and give each little elephant a little heart for their trunks. Set all them aside and ready to go. It’s a good idea to have needle nose tweezers to help position the candy. Melt the white and black candy melts and slowly mix together.