Coconut Cake Pops Food

COCONUT-RUM CAKE POPS

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, mix frosting, coconut and extracts. Tear cake into pieces. In batches, pulse cake in a food processor until crumbs form. Stir crumbs into frosting mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on baking sheets. Insert sticks. Freeze at least 2 hours or refrigerate at least 3 hours until firm., Dip cake pops in melted candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in toasted coconut. Insert cake pops in a Styrofoam block; let stand until set.

COCONUT POPS

Steps:

• Puree a 14-ounce can of coconut milk with the grated zest of 1 lime, the juice of 2 limes, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup shredded coconut. Pour into small popsicle molds or 3-ounce paper cups; insert wooden popsicle sticks. Freeze several hours, or until firm.

COCONUT CAKE POPS

Steps:

• In food processor, process coconut until it resembles fine crumbs.
• Combine all ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes.
• Spray cake pop wells with cooking spray. Fill each well with 1 tablespoon batter. Bake 4-6 minutes.

COCONUT CAKE BALLS

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vanilla and coconut extract in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk in the coconut oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the cake pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
• For the frosting: Beat the butter with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, beating to combine. Beat in the salt, vanilla and coconut milk.
• For the assembly: To make the cake balls, crumble the cake into a large bowl with your hands. Mix in the coconut, then mix in the frosting until it's combined. Line a quarter-sheet pan with parchment paper. Roll smooth 1/4-cup-sized balls and place on the parchment. Freeze until firm to the touch, about an hour.
• Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or a microwave for 30-second increments, stirring after each. Stir in the oil. Add a few drops of food coloring, if using, and swirl it around. Do not mix it all the way together, so that the swirl is still visible. Using two forks, dip the chilled balls in the chocolate to coat evenly, then allow any excess to drip off. Place back on the parchment to harden at room temperature, about 30 minutes. Before it fully hardens, add three chocolate chips to each to look like a bowling ball!

CREAMY COCONUT POPSICLES

Steps:

• Have ready a 10-cup (1/3 cup each) popsicle mold. In a large glass measuring cup, combine heavy cream, coconut milk, cream of coconut, shredded coconut, and salt and whisk to combine. Distribute mixture evenly between molds, whisking mixture a bit between each one, then cover and freeze for 1 hour. Add the popsicle sticks and continue to freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.
• To unmold, briefly dip the mold in hot water a few times just until the pops can be pulled out. Take care not to melt the pops.

LEMON POP CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE COCONUT TOPPING

Steps:

• Cake: Preheat oven to 350*F. In a large mixer bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes with eggs and oil. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Gradually add the soda, beating on low speed until smooth, then beat on medium speed for 1 minute longer.
• Spread batter evenly in greased 13-by 9-inch pan. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
• Topping: Gently fold pineapple and coconut into whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Chill until serving. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

BAKER'S GERMAN'S CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT CAKE POPS

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch cake. Cool completely. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup each coconut and nuts.
• Crumble cake into medium bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; mix well. Shape into 42 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Meanwhile, toast remaining coconut; combine with remaining nuts.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package. Add shortening; mix well. Remove balls from freezer in small batches; insert lollipop stick into center of each. Dip balls in chocolate, then in coconut mixture. Stand, stick ends up, in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate 30 min. or until firm.