How do I make lollipop decorations for cakes?

Elevate your cake decorating skills with our step-by-step guide to creating stunning lollipop decorations. From simple accents to gravity-defying designs, get ready to add a pop of sweetness to your baked creations!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make lollipop decorations for cakes. Items include: lollipop sticks candy molds sugar water food coloring flavoring non-stick cooking spray

lollipop sticks As per your requirement
candy molds As per your requirement
sugar 1 cup
water 1/4 cup
food coloring Few drops (as desired)
flavoring Few drops (as desired)
non-stick cooking spray As needed

Take note
Be cautious while handling hot sugar syrup and be mindful of any allergies to the ingredients.

1

Gather your supplies

Collect the following items: lollipop sticks, candy molds, sugar, water, food coloring, flavoring (optional), and non-stick cooking spray (optional).

2

Prepare the sugar syrup

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not stir. Once the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C), remove it from the heat.

3

Add color and flavor

If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and flavoring to the sugar syrup. Stir gently to incorporate the color and flavor evenly.

4

Pour the syrup into molds

Carefully pour the sugar syrup into the candy molds, filling them to the top. If desired, lightly spray the molds with non-stick cooking spray beforehand to ease the removal of the lollipops later.

5

Insert the lollipop sticks

Immediately place a lollipop stick into each mold, swirling it slightly to ensure it is fully coated with the syrup. Hold the sticks upright until the syrup cools and hardens.

6

Let them cool

Allow the lollipops to cool and harden completely at room temperature. This may take around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the lollipops.

7

Unmold the lollipops

Once the lollipops are completely set, gently pop them out of the candy molds. If they resist, give the mold a light tap on a flat surface to release them.

8

Decorate your cake

Now it's time to let your creativity shine! Use the lollipop decorations to add a delightful touch to your cakes. Stick them into the frosting, arrange them in patterns, or create fun shapes. The possibilities are endless!