By a Pro: Decorated Cake Pops | Eye-catching Dessert Table Treats

the idea

A dessert table favorite; delicious, but a pain to make….and an even bigger pain to make look good! So check out these decorated cake pops available to buy

the how

Choose by color / design
Choose cake flavor, typically chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet
Some sellers offer custom orders so you can specify color, cake flavor, dipping flavor, and decoration
Cake pops come individually wrapped in cellophane bags tied with ribbon

white and dark chocolate dipped cake pops

the why

This Idea

Elegant; lends your dessert table an elegant and sophisticated touch
Professional; gives your dessert table a stylish and professionally-catered look
Aesthetically appealing; decorated treats entice and create a feast for the eyes
Mobility; allows guests to eat while standing, chatting, and mingling
Portion size; guests typically prefer smaller bite-size treats over larger ones like cupcakes
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media

the why

variety of dessert table treats

Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable ‘safe’ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“While maybe no longer the most original dessert table treat, decorated cake pops have the advantage of being a super-easy way to lend a stylish and elegant touch.

Also, guests love them because they’re a more convenient size to nibble on while standing, chatting, or mingling—compared to larger cupcakes.

These look best when arranged in rows on these square or rectangular premium disposable serving plates.

Alternatively, check out my separate posts on Cake Pop Walls and Cake Pop Stands for creative ways to display them on your dessert table.

Also, be sure to check out my other posts about custom photo cake pops, anniversary / birthday age cake pops, and themed cake pops.“

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