Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Birthday Cake Brownie Pops


My daughter-in-law has a birthday coming up:)  She's a big fan of my brownie pops, so I wanted to make her some special brownie pops to help her celebrate.

When I saw these adorable mini cake-cake pops, I knew I had hit on the perfect pop! Didn't Strawberry-Chic do a fabulous job?
I basically followed her procedure to shape them, and the mini cakes turned out just as I imagined, especially with the sprinkles and candles on top:)

The ingredients and directions are the same as they are for brownie pops, except for shaping them into tiny cakes:)

To make birthday cake brownie pops (I made these late at night, last minute, and didn't get any step-by-step photos):
Gather a ball of baked brownie mixture and make it into a small patty.  Use a 1.5-inch round cutter (I used a biscuit cutter) and cut out a round mini cake. Place it on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Insert a lollipop stick (the tip of the stick should have some melted candy on it to help it stay put) into the middle of each pop  Once they are all prepared, place in the freezer until firm.  Working with one at a time, take from freezer and dip each cake into the melted candy melts (melt as pkg. directs) and let excess drip off (I also used a small offset spatula to smooth the top and around the entire pop if it needed it).  Shake the sprinkles on the top of the mini cake and place the candle* before the candy coating dries. You may need to add some candy melt to the bottom of the candle before placing it on the pop. Prepare some royal icing to decorate the cakes.  I used royal icing so that I could individually package these pops without a mess(after the royal icing dried).
* For candles I used a sharp knife to cut regular sized birthday candles down to size.

You will end up with some cute little birthday cakes of your own~brownie pop style!

Wouldn't these look fun with all the candles lit? :)

Make some of your own and see for yourself!

Linked to:
These Chicks Cooked
Tasty Tuesdays
Inspiration Friday
I'm Lovin' it Fridays
Sweets for a Saturday
Weekend Wrap Up Party 
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62 comments:

  1. So DomesticatedJuly 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I so heart these! Absolutely adorable!

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  2. SONIAJuly 27, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Carini carini carini ^_^

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  3. MelJuly 27, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Very cute, I bet she will love them!

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  4. HanielaJuly 27, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    So adorable,she will love these!

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  5. SprinkleBakesJuly 27, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Adorable! Those are sure to make anyone feel special, Sue. Love, love, love!

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  6. Linda V @ Bubble and SweetJuly 27, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Sue these are just too adorable for words. I agree they would be spectacular with the candles lit.

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  7. SweetSugarBelleJuly 27, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    SUE, these are SOOOOOOOOOOOo cute!

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  8. Chic CookiesJuly 27, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Oh, these are just perfect. I just bookmarked to post on Edible Crafts later today. Wow. LOVE! My kid's birthday is next month. I'll send you my delivery address :)

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  9. KenniJuly 27, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I am in love, but I just don't have the patience for pops. Bless you and your patience, these are amazing!

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  10. MyrnaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Sooooooo sweet! These are just darling=0)

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  11. AnneJuly 27, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    These are adorable! I like your use of brownies rather than the cake/frosting mixture to make the pops. I've never had the latter but I think the sweetness (taste) factor would be over the top. And brownies are so much yummier!

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  12. Andrea @ Strawberry ChicJuly 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    These look so adorable! I love the sprinkles and candles on top...(a much more creative way to make sure people know they really are cakes...rather then writing "cake" on top like I did, haha :)!

    Thanks for linking to my post!

    Would you say that the brownie bites are tastier and easier to work with then cake pop batter?

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  13. Sinful SundaysJuly 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    So adorable!! Love the birthday cake shape and I enjoy brownie pops so much more than cake pops so these are a total win for me! :)

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  14. Julie HarwardJuly 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    These are the cutest ones I have seen..like a little birthday cake, so cute! :D

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  15. KristineJuly 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    These are absolutely adorable! Are they really raw dough and not cooked brownie? I can't wait to give it a try!

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  16. JennJuly 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    So cute!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    When you look at a picture and say Ooooo that looks good. That's when you know it's the perfect recipe for your link party :) I'm hosting a recipe only party Cast Party Wednesday and would love it if you came by and shared some of your recipes with us.
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

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  18. Red Couch RecipesJuly 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Sue, these are so sweet! Joni

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  19. KristenJuly 27, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I Love these! I can just imagine how cute these would be in a centerpiece. So much fun.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I LOVE these!!!!! They are SOOOOO cute. I am going to have to try these. TOO CUTE!!!!

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  21. Diane {Created by Diane}July 27, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love,Love, love how cute these are!!!!

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  22. Estíbaliz GallardoJuly 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I've never seen a most beautiful thing like these cake pops, except your children, they are adorable!!!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    These look amazing!! Your daughter-in-law will be sure to love them. And made out of brownies makes them even better! ~ Courtney

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  24. HazelJuly 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Ahh yet another adorable product! What's next on a stick? Tiramisu? Please!

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  25. BethJuly 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Those are absolutely adorable. I think they're my favorite one yet!

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  26. Liz @ Arty McGooJuly 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    These are ADORABLE! You are so creative! It's my birthday today and I could meet you halfway :D

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  27. SueJuly 28, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Kristine, It is actually baked brownies (and icing), not dough. I corrected it in the post:)

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  28. cookies and cupsJuly 28, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    These are seriously adorable!!!

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  29. At The Picket FenceJuly 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Seriously Sue! I'm going to have a pinterest board dedicated just to your fabulous projects and recipes! These are beyond adorable!! Thank you for sharing them (and all of your fabulous ideas)with us at Inspiration Friday! We think you are pretty special!

    Heather

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  30. Barbara BakesJuly 28, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Another really cute idea that is perfectly executed. So fun!

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  31. BarbaraJuly 29, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    http://barbarasbeat.blogspot.com/2011/07/momtrepreneur-baker-of-day-birthday.html

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  32. Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsJuly 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    These are super adorable! I saw them at the source too -- your version looks just as fantastic =D.

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  33. Kris NgoeiJuly 29, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Gorgeous! These are the kind of pops I am going to make for my nephews and nieces' birthday :-)

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  34. How To Be PerfectJuly 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love these! I'm making pops this week, I'm going to make little doughnuts but might do a few of these too, they're just so sweet. x

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  35. Pink Little CakeJuly 29, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    My goodness, they are so adorable!

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  36. Nicole FelicianoJuly 29, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Hi there! Found you from the Tidy Mom Lovin' It linky. Your pops drew me in--crazy cute. If you get a moment, I'd love for you to link up over at Momtrends' Friday Food:

    http://www.momtrends.com/2011/07/friday-food-ciao-bella/

    Have a great weekend.

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  37. ValJuly 29, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I'm trying to find the words but all I can say is...WOW WOW WOW!

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  38. Becki D.July 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    These are so, SO SO! cute!!

    (Found ya through Tidy Mom, too!)

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  39. ErinJuly 30, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Wow! Those are so adorable! How lucky is your daughter in law?!?!

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  40. Kim McCallieJuly 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Cutest things ever!!! I love them! I'd like to invite you to share on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

    http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/07/sweet-indulgences-sunday-15.html

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  41. Susan @ Entertain ExchangeJuly 31, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    These are so cute! I shared them on my blog today...hope you don't mind

    Susan
    http://entertainexchange.blogspot.com/
    Party and Entertaining Inspiration

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  42. CaseyJuly 31, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    these are the cutest things I have seen in a long time! Love them!

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  43. { L }July 31, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    These are PERFECT!! Wow, they make me smile, so adorable.

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  44. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaAugust 1, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Oh my! They're just brilliant! They put an instant smile on my face :D

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  45. Bethany KAugust 1, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You must have incredible patience!!! These are oh-so-cute!!

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  46. la vita è bella (life is beautiful)August 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Hi! These look adorable & delicious!

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  47. bonnie at sweet lifeAugust 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    omg!! these are so cute!! my niece has a bday soon and I know she would love these!!

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  48. Red Couch RecipesAugust 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Sue, how cute are these -- did you send them? Such miniature cuteness and yumminess. Joni

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  49. ShannonAugust 3, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    EEEK!! I love these. They are so so cute!!!

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  50. Keeley McGuireAugust 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    OoOo discovered your site from the link up on 33shadesofgreen!
    LOVE this idea!!

    http://keeleymcguire.blogspot.com

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  51. DonikaAugust 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Those are so cute! You must have put so much effort into them and it shows:)

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  52. LisaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Your talent simply blows me away.

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  53. A To Zebra CelebrationsMarch 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    These are amazing!!! beautiful!

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  54. RobinJune 24, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    If you made these ahead of time then froze them(decorated) then thawed before the event, do you think they'd crack? I'd like to make them for my son's first birthday, but I'm dong the cake too and don't want to attempt too much all at once.

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    1. SueJune 30, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      Robin, I've never frozen the pops after I've dipped them. I'm not an expert, but don't think that would be a good idea. Actually, I've made the pops a week in advance before and the candy melt coating seems to seal in the freshness of the brownie(or cake). I've experienced no problem at all with doing that. I store them in a Tupperware type container and/or in individual bags tied with a ribbon. Good luck and have a fun party!

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  55. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Just curious, but where or what is this "candy melt coating"? Is it some kinda chocolate you coat the brownie with after frozen, and where do I get it? I'm trying to do this for my son's 3rd Bday as well! I love the idea.:) Thanks... ~Aris~

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    1. SueJuly 9, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Aris, I usually use Wilton Candy melts that I purchase at Michael's craft store. Here's a link to the candy melts on the Wilton website:

      http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=pg_candymelts

      Have fun!

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  56. Announce It!December 19, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Love the mini cake shaped pops, perfect for any aged birthday!

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  57. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Why couldn't you use the brownie bites that you see in the grocery store and save yourself time molding each one. They are already the shape of mini cakes.

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  58. Shrey PatelFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    Wow. This is so sweet. Such a cute idea and love the photography by the way.
    Oh my goodness!
    Gorgeous Birthday Cake.
    These look wonderful!

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    So so cute,I love to try,but may be I am thinking too far ;) But yours tempts so so much!

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