By a Pro: Themed Cake Pops | Eye-Catching Dessert Table Treats

the idea

For theme parties, holidays and occasions, or just to bring a smile to guests’ faces, add some themed cake pops to your dessert table treats

the how

Themes / sellers change all the time
I recommend browsing the themed cake pops from the featured sellers below
Alternatively, click the link for ‘All Themed Cake Pops’ below and search by your theme e.g ‘Whiskey Bottle Cake Pops’ or ‘Emoji Cake Pops’
Choose cake flavor, typically chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, confetti etc
Some sellers offer custom orders so you can specify specific colors
Typically sold by the dozen

Spa themed cake pops of a woman's head with towel and face mask for a bridal shower party

the why

This Idea

Wow-factor; creates a visual spectacle and contributes to the party’s theming and decor
Creative; adds a fun twist to a familiar dessert table treat
Aesthetically appealing; themed 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
Talking point; gives guests something to discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or visual wow-factors
Unusual; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests

graduation themed cake pops for a graduation party

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 traditional cake pops may no longer be the most innovative dessert table treat, themed cake pops are an easy way to breathe new life into these popular treats and make them more fun and unusual.

Guests love cake pops 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 decorated cake pops.”