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Those that have made cake balls/pops
If you used white chocolate, which brand did you use and did you notice it was very thick?
I have tired a few times to make them and the chocolate is so thick that the cake balls end up getting stuck in the chocolate.
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Posted 10/14/11 1:16 PM  |
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nraboni
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
I buy the white chocolate from a chocolate/candy shop near my house and I do find that it is a little think when I use a double boiler to melt it. When I use the microwave it comes out a lot better. You can also use some vegetable oil to thin it out.
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| Posted 10/14/11 1:39 PM |
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Peaches77
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
I wouldn't recommend using Wilton that you find at Michael's.
If you are near a chocolate store, try to pick up Merckens or Clasens.
Even then, if it is still too thick, try adding Crisco. It thins it out.
Good luck!
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| Posted 10/14/11 2:22 PM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
I suggest not using actual white chocolate. It really is thick and difficult to get a nice, even coat. I use these now and WOW, what a difference!!
ETA: I also agree with the vegetable oil. It really helps. Always remember, heating it more doesn't thin it out, it actually makes it thicker. So if you find that it's mostly melted but still kinda thick, try adding the oil and stirring it.
Message edited 10/14/2011 2:39:07 PM.
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| Posted 10/14/11 2:36 PM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
I used Ghiradelli and melted in a little at a time in the microwave. Then I would use two spoons and roll the ball from one spoon to the other in the chocolate until it was completely covered.
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| Posted 10/14/11 2:46 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
Posted by MrsC2009
I wouldn't recommend using Wilton that you find at Michael's.
If you are near a chocolate store, try to pick up Merckens or Clasens.
Even then, if it is still too thick, try adding Crisco. It thins it out.
Good luck!
Why is that? I have used it without issue...
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| Posted 10/14/11 7:33 PM |
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muffaboo
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
Posted by Mrs213
Posted by MrsC2009
I wouldn't recommend using Wilton that you find at Michael's.
If you are near a chocolate store, try to pick up Merckens or Clasens.
Even then, if it is still too thick, try adding Crisco. It thins it out.
Good luck!
Why is that? I have used it without issue...
I've used it too...I add a tad of vegetable oil & no problems whatsoever. They come out awesome 
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| Posted 10/14/11 8:08 PM |
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Peaches77
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
Posted by muffaboo
Posted by Mrs213
Posted by MrsC2009
I wouldn't recommend using Wilton that you find at Michael's.
If you are near a chocolate store, try to pick up Merckens or Clasens.
Even then, if it is still too thick, try adding Crisco. It thins it out.
Good luck!
Why is that? I have used it without issue...
I've used it too...I add a tad of vegetable oil & no problems whatsoever. They come out awesome
In the past (before knowing about the vegatable oil/Crisco trick) I've had trouble with the Wilton. So I always stuck to Merckens or Clasens.
Glad you guys have no issues with Wilton!
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| Posted 10/15/11 8:56 AM |
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Re: Those that have made cake balls/pops
I also used the candy melts from Micheal's. I don't know of any chocolate stores here in NJ.
I bought more candy wafers and I will try the vegetable oil.
I will keep you guys updated and let you know how it comes out.
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| Posted 10/15/11 9:32 AM |
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