Testing Amazon's "Most-Wished For" Cake Pop Maker!

Today I'm testing out the Babycakes Mini Cake Pop Maker, which was cited as a "Most Wished For" product on Amazon.
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0:00 Intro & Overview
0:55 First Batch
3:14 Second Batch
4:19 Adding sticks & Batches 3-4
5:31 Coating
6:45 Taste Tests
7:30 Conclusion
Music by Epidemic Sound:
"Hazy Fields" by Twelwe
#cakepop #minicakepop #cakepops

[@monhi64]

It’s not often we see a review go so well, they even cooked perfectly I was expecting either spills or them not filling the mold potentially both

[@Murphy007]

"I’m not Betty Crocker, I’m an 80’s Rocker“ 😂that’s killer! So am I!

[@skittlemenow]

That was a smooth line.

[@theodoreolson8529]

+1

[@englishatheart]

'80s*

[@theodoreolson8529]

@@englishatheart You must be a lot of fun at parties.

[@PunkRockChick1039]

that line killed me! I had to hit pause, such a good line hahahaha

[@DeathOfRetailPrice]

Absolutely great idea getting straight to it. I think most people don't need the unboxing and instructions spelled out. You do a fantastic job keeping us informed with your rolling commentary anyways.

[@antigrace1]

I don't know... I like the unboxing and instructions. Then I don't have to read them! 😂😂😂

[@chelybeann]

@@antigrace1same! I love the unboxing. Makes me feel like *I got it* in the mail. I also just like how James talks lol

[@ItsJustLisa]

I could see this being fun at a birthday party for kids. Have the cake balls already made and “sticked”, and then let the kids choose their dip and sprinkles as part of the party. Let each child have four or five and a small dish of ice cream as their treat.

[@Oonagh72]

At 3 minutes per batch. 9 cakes per. You could make at least a hundred in an hour. You could never buy a hundred custom cake pops for 30$. That’s a good deal even if you only use it once. Also if you are worried about your batter being too thick just use a pound cake recipe.

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

I prefer a traditional cake ball to these so ill keep saving my cake cuts in the freeze for those. However, now I want this to make faux donut holes, pancakes, and anything else I can stick in there to make cute round bite sized snacks. The price makes it worth the risk for experimentation.

[@kimberly0717]

I’m new to making them, but I made my first batch which you may be referring to with some icing mixed in the cake for moisture and taste. I found a new cake pop maker in GoodWill which brought me the videos. I’m wondering if I’d like these vs the ones I made at first 🤔

[@fantomtuba]

For the follow up review, can you try doughnut batter to see if it makes perfect doughnut holes/munchkins?

[@loriki8766]

For my waffle maker - which is non stick like the cake pop maker, I brush it with melted butter. Non stick sprays like Pam leave a gross taste on the baked goods and it deteriorates nonstick surfaces over time. If you leave the pops in the freezer a little longer then more candy coating will stick to the pops.

[@SarafinaSummers]

So… You know how you’re supposed to add flour to some of your buttered pans? Do that, but do it with half flour, half sugar. It works! You can also sprinkle in cinnamon if it works with the flavor and your people are not allergic to it. :-)

[@barcham]

I hope you make certain that the PAM you spray on non-stick surfaces is non-stick safe, because most of those sprays contain propellants that will degrade a non-stick surface over time, and most devices and pans specify not to use such sprays on their products.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

So true. Happened to me more times than I care to remember.

[@barcham]

@@elizabethwitt2621 I cringe when I watch air fryer videos and see them telling people to spray the inside of the basket with cooking spray. Then you read comments from people saying that air fryers are crap because things start sticking in them after a few months. Best thing to do is get a manual oil spray bottle or one that you pump up to get pressure, like a MISTO. I have one of those and it works great.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

@@barchamOr just use a brush. The real issue with PAM is the soy lecithin. If you can find the soy-free type you'll be fine.

[@louise3993]

They are a tad bit small however it did work. They remind me of really miniaturized cup cakes or donuts holes. Thanks for the review.

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

Too small these are perfect size reminds me of the Starbucks one exact perfect size

[@KORUPTable]

I need to buy ones of these so I can sell "artisan" cake pops for jacked up prices to the local hipsters

[@kittenpawsbb]

Love Babycakes, I have a slightly larger and circle one. Bought it to alternate from just having cupcakes on birthdays. Recently used for Halloween, first things to be eaten and gone in a day or two lol. I also have a pancake dispenser, looks the same as the ketchup bottle. Definitely the best for this machine. Thank you 😋🍡

[@nightmaresdaydream5766]

"I'm not Betty Crocker, I'm more 80's rocker!" 😂

[@Rockoutloud345]

love your reviews! you're actually the reason i bought the cirkul! hope you're doing well

[@traczebabe]

This would be great for kids birthday parties. They would love dunking their pop in frosting and decorating their own. 🎉

[@coachrobwille4176]

Good idea

[@nexrole884]

And the adults will be having a hell of a time cleaning up too. Both sides gets something to do. It's a win-win no matter what.

[@laurallewien2165]

If I had a nickle for every one of these I've seen at yard sales/thrift stores I'd have a pile of nickles up to my babycakes! Great video as always James 👍 Happy Friday 🎉

[@brysnerdery]

"I'm not Betty Crocker I'm more of an 80's rocker!" 😂👏 If that was off the top of your head I'm seriously impressed! If you wrote it, I'm still impressed! 🎸 🎂

[@affliction6911]

I got my wife the baby cakes model that rotates kind of like those those waffle makers. And it actually does a awesome job 😊

[@jpendowski7503]

Nice review of the mini baking pan. That are such cute little balls, and your decor was nice.

[@carold8345]

Been using a bigger/round version of this for years. It works great.

[@kenmore01]

Mommacakes?

[@barbaraa6098]

Wow! You did a great job, they all look great. Thanks for teaching us the right way.

[@Robb403]

I don't have much use for cake pops. But, what it's also good for is making cake donuts holes. You just use a cake donut batter and roll them in granulated sugar while they are hot. Easy breakfast.

[@ShellyS2060]

This is a great idea! Cinnamon sugar donut holes with a cup of coffee... yummers!

[@carttart]

Do you have a good recipe?

[@Robb403]

@@carttart One spice cake mix and two cups pumpkin. Thats it. Stir together just enough to mix and roll in sugar after you bake them.

[@andy.bernard]

This reviews up there with the Mueller kettle, your review made me by that now I kind of want to buy this from how easy you made it look!

[@Freakinreviews]

It seems pretty foolproof, although I could have gotten lucky with the right batter consistency!

[@megamegaO]

I'm glad it turned out well. This looks great for a birthday snack along with cake...or maybe just a quick dessert.

[@Bionicbabyy]

Thank you for the review. Nice job.😊

[@karenneill9109]

Cake pops are usually made with extra baked cake, mashed together with icing or ganache. So these aren’t quite traditional cake pops, but a fun idea!

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

I'm not sure that something's that existed for such a short time can be considered traditional.

[@noise5555]

Was he calling the icing candy-melt? Or candy-milk? I couldn't tell. I've never heard of that term.

[@karenneill9109]

@@noise5555 Candy melt. It’s a stabilized chocolate-based concoction that they sell at craft stores to make lollipops out of. If you ever see something with a ‘chocolaty coating’, that’s candy melts. It’s much easier to manage than chocolate, and it has a higher melting temperature.

[@karenneill9109]

@@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co you have a point.

[@seame3795]

Not everyone has extra cake laying around. Maybe fun for kids too!

[@JustinFlorio]

It would be cool to see you review a batch of products from the show Snake Oil similar to how you do Shark Tank. Especially the tie protector from ep 1.

[@OveToranger]

Oh wow, that's the quickest and most positive review I've seen I think...and it seemed to work perfectly The Crocker/Rocker joke was fire 🤣

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

great video as always i like the idea of a single bite sized cake thanks for showing us this

[@MichaelBlaes]

Great video I have that unit and it really does work as well as advertised

[@deliriousdemons0119]

I actually have had this machine and others like it for years now, absolutely love them! I adore making cake pops or just doughnut-holes for the holidays or for a treat once in awhile. ❤️

[@salviaspuzzle]

I learned about cake pops at work today...and here's a video today. Spooky. Great video as always!

[@victoriagrounds1407]

I have that same Baby Cakes mini & I agree it works good 😀

[@perry92964]

that actually looks really cool, what a great thing to bring to a party and it doesnt seem to be a big hassle to make them

[@madmonkey823]

Great job! They look nice

[@corvettesbme]

Love his reviews❤

[@GraceToo_]

Tim Bit maker, nice! I've put this on my Amazon wishlist :)

[@lulu-qw8xy]

Loved your video! Thank you ❤

[@The_Joy_Finder]

Your excitement is so infectious.

[@jamstrmorgan1757]

❤ this channel!!!

[@corvettesbme]

Me too!

[@Freakinreviews]

I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@lissa4306]

Oh wow, I love it! I want one more importantly to test for myself before purchasing for Mother's Day &/or Christmas. Can't find one though.... 😢

[@applegal3058]

I have a kitchen full of gear, and these one-use gadgets just seem like a waste of my valuable kitchen space. The idea does seem to work, so i guess if you really like tiny cake balls, then its a great buy!

[@Tasty4339]

Very cool. Great for a party. Chocolate and red velvet would be good too.

[@pixelsixdesigns]

Problem is these are more just ball shaped cakes, Its missing the crucial step of crumbling baked cake and mixing it with frosting to form the balls.

[@selenazc]

Ive made my own and i just make a regular cake , let it cool, crumble it up with frosting then dip in candy melt. Hmmm not sure if its better, or worst. Still a cool video!

[@aaronwarrior]

I’m not Betty Crocker, I’m an 80s rocker. Now there’s a T-shirt slogan😁. Awesome video as always 👍👍👍

[@TravisLunsford]

i might get a cake pop maker and gaving a try it is going to be great.

[@Vettemeats]

Well…you sold me! I gotta get one of those that just looks too fun!

[@paulalarsen7697]

I'm a baker and I've had this. I wasn't terribly impressed simply because it wasn't great for what I wanted. For cake pops, you don't want that bite of actual cake, you want a dense bite; and it's far more trouble than it's worth. I ended up using it for donut bites for a bit until I donated the appliance.

[@Tactical_Hotdog]

Maybe that's not what YOU want...

[@rorlanzino]

Thanks for commenting about this! He never mentioned the texture so I was really curious if they were like donut holes. (Not what I what I'm looking for as a replacement for traditional cake pops)

[@paulalarsen7697]

@@rorlanzino it's literally just a tiny piece of crusty cake. Not a cake pop.

[@Dtr146]

thats a PERFECT baked donut hole maker!!!!

[@jwall6006]

These are a better treat for kids than the original cake pops with cake crumbs, buttercream icing, and chocolate melts. Way less sugar. But you could maybe do small ebelskiver for breakfast. I wonder how the fluffy whipped egg whites in ebelskiver recipes would do with this cooker?

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Cute for kids. Easy bake oven ish. I remember getting 1 of the baby cakes items as a gift & it sat in a box & I eventually gave it away. Last thing I need is another appliance to figure out where to store. Plus I don't care about cake. Great review tho. Love the vids.

[@RealSamsonKing]

Who knew he had bars? Betty Crocker, 80s rocker. Ok I see you James, I see you. We’re ready to rock. I see you lol

[@lindzbreezyoh]

I bought this for my kids years ago, and it worked pretty well

[@lji_btrfly]

This would be great for my niece's bday party. Cover the whole table with plastic and have a cake pop decorating station. I could even do a couple different cake flavors.

[@jilliansmith8080]

This is actually not a bad thing if you're wanting to do portion sizes or a quick birthday party for kids. That way the portions are small. But if you wanna delicious cake pop, You will need to smash a delicious cake with a good dollop of frosting. Mix it until you've got a a paste that resembles cookie dough. And then you roll it into small balls with both hands. Place it on a stick and dip it into whatever topping you want. I love a combo of high quality white and dark chocolate.

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

That is so hard though I have had to many balls never come out perfectly sized like what's shown in this video and they always break apart

[@hiromi030408]

Awesome video!

[@Karen-Not-That-Karen]

I admire your enthusiasm

[@srslyawkward3095]

Don't use nonstick spray oil unless it is made for nonstick surfaces. The regular stuff degrades the nonstick coating. Instead, use oil in a spray bottle or brush oil on with a basting brush. Otherwise, this was an excellent review!

[@John_Locke_108]

Yep. Learned this the hard way with an electric griddle. It was always sticky no matter how many times I washed it. Ended up tossing it in the garbage. Just use a little butter and you're good to go.

[@TamarLitvot]

@@John_Locke_108 I used to spray my non-stick frying pan and some silicon bakeware and ended up with the same problem you did.

[@eg1885]

Came out looking great. I would just leave out the sticks and call them donut holes.

[@larryn2674]

I agree

[@phranerphamily]

I think I would use square toothpicks and they wouldn't look quite so tiny on the stick. Love this though and it might need to go to my daughter for Christmas

[@corner7bass02]

Not a Betty Crocker but an 80s rocker. Love it!

[@gaill7908]

Cakes pops are leftover scraps of cake mixed with icing, formed into a dense ball then put on a stick. These are mini cake balls, haha!

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Exactly! But good news is the cake balls are a lot lighter and less calories.

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

Thank you for your videos.

[@telfor373]

Love the review. I am curious however what the candy melt is though? Being from the UK I wonder if we have a similar item?

[@amyhoard1222]

Looks like this would be great for a kids party. I'm sure kids would love to at least decorate them after they were cooled 👍 I wouldn't leave kids unsupervised baking them but it would be more fun than making a dozen or more standard cupcakes or cookies for a group of kids.

[@skittlemenow]

But those aren't cake pops. Cake pops are a mixture of cake crumbs and icing formed into a shape and dipped in either icing or chocolate then decorated if you want them decorated. You can buy foam like you use for gardens and cover with plastic wrap and put the sticks bottom in their to avoid having a flat top on your "cake pops".

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Looks like it really does work as designed. Wonder how it works for freestyle use, like pancake balls, omelet balls, etc?

[@andrewzach1921]

Now I want cake, thanks for the video.

[@danmar007]

"I'm not Betty Crocker, I'm just an 80s rocker." One of the coolest lines ever. :-)

[@AlienFrequency]

Looks good. I probably wouldn’t bother with the sticks, unless maybe I were making them for kids.

[@chrismayer3919]

Too bad Halloween is over; they’d make ideal snacks/treats 🎃

[@rmalmeida1976]

That would be a perfect home takoyaki maker.

[@josephbennett3482]

It's nothing but redesigned waffle maker or pancake maker , you should make waffle pops or pancake pops in it hahahaha.😁

[@haraldolsen8313]

It looks like a good product I will order one 👍

[@Mike-42069]

Just goes to show, with a quality product and following directions will provide you with a quality outcome.

[@patrick_0122]

Thanks for reviewing this I always wanted to get this for my nieces!!

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

I couldnt resist cutting one open at the first batch, to make sure they were cooked evenly. But a good result, even tho sprinkles are just coloured sugar and too crunchy for me. Looks like you can go into the pop business.

[@groovydonkey]

What was the white mix you covered the cake balls in as not seen it here in the uk.

[@FingerTightRacing8]

Iol, I think every video should have a rhyme somewhere in there😂

[@tetrizine]

Since they are that small id prolly put 3 on each stick Japanese Dango style and each stick can serve one person.

[@SHUPIRATE1991]

Looks like fun

[@lolaoh2001]

Great 👍 Video!

[@victoriashoupe3135]

There’s a design expert on KZbin who tests gadgets but he also does a test with oil on his non dominant hand & it helps see how it could help people with limited mobility & I think it would be awesome if you incorporated that into your reviews! I know it doesn’t have much to do with this review but I just figured I’d say that lol

[@rf159a]

There is a lot of things people tend to forget why something costs what it does. For instance: electricity, gas, wages, rent, insurance, taxes. Start adding those things up and you will see why something costs what it does!!

[@kehwa]

Looks like you can make takoyaki with it. 😋

[@jhko5439]

idk why i enjoyed him making cake pops 😂

[@Chas0967]

Donut Balls taste soo good in your mouth, especially with the white cream coating. lol

[@rorlanzino]

How funny I'm literally baking cake for cake pops 15 minutes after this video went up. I had a question. I'm wondering about the texture of your cake pops. Was it more like a donut or more soft and chewy? I'm asking because SBux cake pops have an almost underbaked cake batter-ish consistency, which I and my family love, hence why I'm currently making them as not to shell out $15 bucks at the coffee shop. I saw this machine before on Amazon and it would make it much easier and efficient if I purchased one. Still on the fence though. Thanks for the review!

[@elizabethwitt2621]

These are going to be lighter, more cakey than Sbux....more like a Dunkin munchkin. If you want them to be heavier/denser/fudgier inside, you'd have to add frosting. This cake pop maker wouldn't be able to do that.

[@rorlanzino]

@@elizabethwitt2621 thanks for replying! This is exactly what I was thinking as I was mixing the frosting with my cake and forming the cake balls. I guess I'll stick to the old-fashioned way.

[@xxgn]

Maybe try just making Oreo balls and sticking them on a lollipop stick? I've done it several times and its delicious.

[@rorlanzino]

@@xxgn sounds good too. 👍

[@Stryford1]

I'm an 80's rocker, also! 🤣

[@larryn2674]

Good review James, but you didn't mention how difficult it was to clean after you get done. Do the inserts come out for washing? Or is it like the mini donut maker that is all one piece?

[@lizdex5873]

It's all one piece, but easy to clean with a damp cloth after it cools.

[@annieburton4859]

It seems like a very useful gadget to have for a little business

[@felishiakat]

i have one of these, and I like making pancake balls with it

[@gardens]

gotta get this

[@catw6998]

Cake pops or donut holes? Either, I suppose or brownie bites. 😊

[@TheHrb1234]

I wonder if you could make cornbread balls in the machine?

[@typemee3757]

Yes. You can use any kind of batter.

[@2lmdi]

GREAT IDEA. NO FRY HUSH PUPPIES/ LITTLE CRAB CAKE BALLS EVEN... GREAT HORDERVES. i THINKS ITS PRETTY VERSATILE.

[@davidgerow]

When my son was younger he loved Cake Pops.

[@Becxx88]

Amazing

[@Jade-pq9lk]

I envision a design made with these like dots. MOM DAD and so on. Make a picture with the dots. use small bits of stick candy to hold them together. these could be made into so much fun. pull aparts. bigger cake (or some other batter) balls might not work out very well for a larger design, i.e. long names.

[@thedrj2009]

My boy used Pam 😂