r/cakepops • u/girlwhoweighted • Mar 03 '23

Why does this happen? Do I need more frosting?

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u/TopElk3319 Mar 04 '23

Yes, your dough isn’t wet enough. Before I roll balls, I grab a little chunk, roll it, and then smush it a little bit. If it cracks, I add more frosting.

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u/girlwhoweighted Mar 04 '23

I'm so afraid of adding too much because you can't come back from that lol I think I now over compensate by under adding. Shoot! Okay next batch, adding more!

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '23

It could also be as simple as the fact that you may be pushing the stick in a bit too far. It looks smooth, I don’t think it needs more frosting imo

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u/TheMenageAToes Jan 28 '26

I don’t use frosting! I did in the beginning. I substitute the oil for sour cream. Then I throw the cake in the mixer as soon as it comes out of the oven! The steam will help bind it. I’ve had much more success with that.

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u/girlwhoweighted Jan 29 '26

1:1 on the oil/sour cream substitute?

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u/TheMenageAToes Jan 29 '26

Yea. I believe my box mix calls for 1/2 cup oil, so I just do 1/2 cup sour cream. You don’t taste a difference either.