SUITABLE FROM 5 YEARS – By Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Registered Dietitian @mummynutrition
MAKES 8 CAKE POPS / PREPARE 20 MINS / COOK 25 MINS
INGREDIENTS
Cake Mix
85g all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
1 large eggs
50g granulated sugar
25g dark brown sugar
30ml flavourless oil
60ml unsweetened applesauce
60ml buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding Fix
25g packed brown sugar
1 1/2 heaped tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoons butter
50g confectioners’ sugar
Caramel
300g of golden caster sugar
3 tbsp of golden syrup
5 tbsp of water
lollipop sticks
1 cup finely chopped salted peanuts (optional) or sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all Cake Mix ingredients in the Béaba Babycook® and blend. Pour the mixture into a prepared pan. Bake at 180 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
Crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add the brown sugar mixture; mix well. Roll into balls & place into the Béaba Multiportions. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Add golden caster sugar to a medium-sized pan with 3 golden syrup and water. Swirl the water so it covers the sugar but do not stir. Heat the mixture on a low heat until the sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and boil the sugar syrup until it reaches 140°C on a sugar thermometer. Make sure not to stir the caramel at any time, you can just swirl it around gently in the pan.
Remove mini cakes from Multiportions and re roll.
Dip ends of lollipop sticks into caramel and insert into cake balls. Dip balls in caramel; roll bottoms in peanuts or sprinkles. Leave to stand in the multi portions until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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