CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CAKE POPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield about 36 pops
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 11- by 8-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the baking sheet allowing the excess to fall over the sides. Spray the parchment paper with the cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until smooth. Add the mascarpone cheese, orange juice and zest. Mix until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture until combined.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading the batter to the edges. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Using the excess parchment to lift, carefully remove the cake from the baking sheet and cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
- For the frosting: While the cake is cooling, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract and butter in a medium bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, combine the ingredients until smooth, adding more milk if needed (the frosting should be stiff). Gradually add the orange food coloring until desired color.
- Cut the cooled cake in half. Using a serrated knife, trim the top layer of cake halves to make a flat surface. Spread the frosting over one half of the cake. Top with the other cake half. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the frosting has set.
- For the chocolate: Combine the chocolate and safflower oil in a small bowl and place over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Cut the cake into 1 1/4-inch squares. Insert a popsicle stick into the end of each cake square. Dip the cake squares into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the cake squares. Refrigerate the pops until the chocolate has set, 1 to 2 hours.
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Zainab Musa
[email protected]These cake pops are so easy to make, even for beginners. I highly recommend them.
Muhammad Sajjad Sharif
[email protected]These cake pops are the perfect combination of chocolate and orange. They're a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Ryan Kam
[email protected]I love the chocolate ganache on these cake pops. It's so rich and decadent.
Bradley Jogie
[email protected]These cake pops are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Yadav Balal
[email protected]I've made these cake pops several times and they're always a hit. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Elmedin Husejnovic
[email protected]These cake pops are a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. They're a delicious and thoughtful gift.
Brandon Smart
[email protected]I love the way these cake pops look. They're so festive and colorful.
Yohn Siaway
[email protected]These cake pops are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're not too big and they're not too small.
Sojib
[email protected]I love how customizable these cake pops are. You can use any flavor of cake and frosting that you like.
Yahaira Quiles
[email protected]These cake pops are a great way to use up leftover cake. I always have leftover cake after parties and this is a great way to use it up.
Connibex One
[email protected]I've tried many cake pop recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake pops are always moist and delicious.
Daquandra Williams
[email protected]These cake pops are so easy to make, even for beginners. I highly recommend them.
Fathumo Isa
[email protected]I love the chocolate and orange flavor combination in these cake pops. It's so unique and delicious.
Jaam Ahtasham
[email protected]These cake pops are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.
Goutam Sen
[email protected]I made these cake pops for my friends and they all loved them. They said they were the best cake pops they've ever had.
Biya
[email protected]These cake pops are so delicious! I can't stop eating them.
Ali mahamuud Hussein
[email protected]I love how easy these cake pops are to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.
Uthpala Maduwanthi
[email protected]These are the best cake pops I've ever had! The chocolate and orange flavors are perfect together.
Sheila Gesare
[email protected]I made these cake pops for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them.
EMS Susanoo
[email protected]These chocolate orange cake pops were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.