How Long Do Cake Pops Last (And Why)?

How Long Do Cake Pops Last (And Why)?

Exact Answer: Up to 14 days

The cake pops can last for around 2 to 3 weeks as it depends on many factors. Cake pops are available in the market and can be made at the home. The homemade cake pops may not survive for more than 3 weeks. The cake pops should be stored in the fridge for having a longer shelf life.

The cake pops would stay fresh at room temperature but not more than 10 to 12 days. In winters, the cake pops would last for more than 12 days at room temperature.

The hot temperature would not support the shelf life of cake pops. The stick inside the cake pops would prevent the falling of the cake pops. The stick is attached to the cake pops by hardening the candy coating. After the cake pops are prepared, the person can use many types of decorations to make it look more eye-catchy.

Everyone can use a variety of melted chocolates to decorate the cake pops.

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How long Do Cake Pops Last?

Cake PopsTime
Minimum time10 days
Maximum time21 days

The cake pops should be stored properly in containers. Storing the cake pops in the fridge or freezer would be a wise choice. As in room temperature, the cake pops would not last for more than 2 weeks. The ingredients used in cake pops can last a long time under favorable conditions.

The cake pops can be made with ingredients available in the market very easily. To make the cake pop, the person is supposed to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1- The first step is to make the cake by following normal cake recipes. People can use any type of flour here according to their preferences. If you are making the cake in the pan, then try to follow the exact measurement required for the cake.

Step 2- The second step is to make small crumbs from the cake. Do whisk the crumbs to make them smaller and finer. The people who have their own frosting can mix in the crumbs. Everyone can also mix some cream with the cake crumbs.
Step 3- Use a small spoon to take one scoop of the mixture. Then make balls out of the mixture. Then place all the balls together in a tray. Dip the cake pops into the melted chocolates and do the decoration according to your choice.

Why Do Cake Pops Last This Long?

The cake pops are prepared after freezing the cake balls. Frozen food always has a long shelf life. The shelf life of the cake pops can be extended if they are kept far away from moisture and heat. The heat would make the upper layer or decoration of the cake pops melt. The moisture content would make the cake pops go bad in 2 to 3 days.

To avoid moisture and heat, the cake pops should be stored in the fridge as there the temperature fluctuation would be extremely less. The cold temperature of the fridge would help in making the cake pops last around 14 to 21 days. The person should choose plastic containers for storing the cake pops inside the fridge.

Just like popsicles, the cake pops require a cool environment to stay fresh. Everyone can use their creative skills to make cake pops last extremely long. The shelf life of cake pops depends on how they are prepared. If someone uses the melted chocolate with a shelf life of not more than 1 month, then it may not last long.

As if a single ingredient goes bad, then the whole cake pop would get affected. Almost all the ingredients of cake pops would have a shelf life of more than 12 months, but few may come under the exception.

Conclusion

The shelf life of cake pops would be around 2 or 3 weeks. The person should use correct storage and preparation methods to make the cake pops last long. No one should use expired food items to make the cake pop as it would cause foodborne illness. Always use clean and hygienic containers to store the cake pops.

Do place the cake pops in a straight line in the containers.

References

  1. https://www.searchpress.com/_uploads/infoPdfMain/981.pdf
  2. http://ereport.ipb.ac.id/id/eprint/6428/1/J3F117111-01-Alifia-cover.pdf
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