Make your own ‘popin cookin’ mini cake kit
Now you can make your very own Popin Cookin style mini cake kit at home. Give these as a cute gift for birthdays or use as a fun activity with the kids.
A few weeks ago I did a Popin Cookin video and had hundreds of requests for a mini version you can make yourself … and one that actually tastes good! So many people love these little Japanese kits but they’re nervous about what is in the powders and also a bit turned off by the taste.
So I’ve been getting my food scientist on over the last few weeks, conducting experiments in my kitchen and designing some cute packaging. And now, it’s finally ready… see the video for a demonstration of how to make this super-cute mini cake using the kit. And then how to make the powders for the kit itself.
Get the labels, box cover and sheet of instructions to go in the kit via the link below.
Making Your Cake
Add 6 scoops of water to the cake mix. Make sure each of your scoops are full to the top. Stir well.
Place that in the microwave on medium heat for 1 minute. Then take it out and leave it to cool.
Add the fondant mix to a new case and add 1 scoop of water. Mix well. Microwave on high for 15 seconds and then stir it really well. Tip it out onto some baking paper and knead it until it is smooth. Use it straight away because it will set hard when it is cold. Make into candles as shown in the video.
Roll the left over fondant into two balls and squash down to the size of the cake.
Remove the cake from the case and cut into three layers. Then stack them up again with the fondant between each layer.
Using two hands gently roll the cake between you hands to smooth off the sides so that you have a nice neatly shaped cake.
Place that on top of the measuring cup.
For the chocolate frosting pour the powder into the last case and add four scoops of water. Stir until it clumps together like wet sand.
Microwave on high for 10 seconds and then stir it to get out any lumps. Pour the frosting over your mini cake. and use the spoon to make sure it covers all the sides. Place the left over frosting into the piping bag and pipe a pattern around the top edge.
Pipe some more frosting around the base of the cake to make it look neat.
Add your decorations to the top. Then add the candles that you made to the top of the cake.
And you can really eat the whole cake without feeling guilty and the candles too.
How to make your popin cookin style kit
In each kit you need to put:
– a mini piping bag
– a little medicine measuring cup
– three strong lined cupcake cases
– some decorations
– The three different powders a fondant mix, chocolate icing and cake mix. (recipes below)
– A 1/4 of a teaspoon measure (1.25millilitres (0.04 fluid ounces))
– a couple of mini sheets of baking paper
– and the instructions
Chocolate cake mix recipe, makes enough for 10 kits
100g (3.53 ounces) or 10 Tablespoons plain / all purpose flour NOTE: The tablespoon I used is a standard international one which is 15millilitres (0.51 fluid ounces)
114g (4.02 ounces) or 9 Tablespoons sugar
1 tsp baking powder
100g (3.53 ounces) dark chocolate
12g (0.42 ounces) or 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
13g (0.46 ounces) or 1 1/2 Tablespoons powdered whole egg. I bought it at my local supermarket but you can get it online here.
Place everything into a blender and pulse. Then blend for a few seconds until all the chocolate is powder.
For each kit place two tablespoons plus one teaspoon of cake mix powder into one bag.
‘Fondant’ Mix Recipe, makes enough for 10 kits
140g (4.94 ounces) or 13 tablespoons icing sugar or powdered sugar
30g (1.06 ounces) compound white chocolate.
Place them both into your blender. And pulse and then blend until smooth.
For each kit add 1 tablespoon and two teaspoons of the ‘fondant’ powder into a bag.
Chocolate Frosting Mix, makes enough for 10 kits
270g (9.52 ounces) or 2 cups icing or powdered sugar
17g (0.6 ounces) or 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
225g (7.94 ounces) white compound chocolate.
Blend it together in a blender until it is a powder.
For each kit put three tablespoons of mixture into a bag.
For each one fold the top over several times, seal it with tape and then place a label on the front.
You can get the instruction sheet, labels and box cover here:
Watch Strawburry17 make the mini cake
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Hi i wonder that can we use egg white powder instead of whole egg powder?
Hi Creamy Saruda, You really need powdered whole egg for this recipe.
Thank you SO much (all the way from Denmark)! My son has been in love with these for years, but I can’t keep ordering them from Japan 😉 He will be thrilled when I make them for him.
That’s great Sarah.
This is really nice.I love it Ann.
Thanks Leonie.
Hi i wonder that can we egg white powder instead of whole egg powder ?
Those mini cakes were delicious
Oh wow, what an interesting how-to video! Just loooove that mini cake now! Thanks for sharing!!!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
First off I just want to say Im IN LOVE in everithing you do, and now Im going to take a class and learn some stuff!
Why cant I buy the kit? Dont you sell it anywhere? Itd be the funnest thing to do I mean srsly!!
Hi Shikma, I think production costs for a kits like this and worldwide distribution are beyond me, I’d need a company that wanted to team up.
Hey Anne, I really want to make these to give to my friends but one of them is allergic to dairy. Do you have any ideas for one without chocolate? Please answer.
Hi Hannah, You could try using freeze dried coco butter for the fat and increase your sugar to make up for the sweetness of the chocolate. O course it would be much easier to just find some dairy-free chocolate.
How do you know how to make this stuff
degree in food science give the theory and then experiments in my kitchen to get the taste.
where do you print out the templates
I love this channal
Thanks Lily.
Hi Lily,
Click on the Get It Now link at the top or bottom of the recipe and it should take you to a download link.
where can i print thoso things? and how?
Hi leticia, Just click on the Get It Now – Free Link and it will take you to a website where you can download the template.
How can you make it gluten free?
Hi Olivia, I haven’t tested it but you could try using gluten free flour. Let me know how it goes.
can you diliver it to my house?
Hi Mariana, No I am sorry I can’t deliver.
I don’t know how to get the free printouts because it might be my computer but I’m having problems getting to it is there a link that can be given? Thank you! 🙂
Dear Ann,
Can you please send me a set of the popin cookin that u invented please .
I always wanted to buy a kit of kracie popin cookin but i cant.
I would love to get somthin u make . It would be amazing to get something from you . I WOULD USE IT WITH PRIDE LIKE U DO FOR US.
Hi Marisela, I can’t send you a kit but you can make your own!
can you mail the set to my house please
HOW MUCH YOUR POPPIN COOKIN ANN?
Hi Mariana, I don’t sell the kits. You can make your own though.
Hi Monet, I can’t send you a kit but you can make your own!
what substitute can i use instead of the powdered whole egg?
Sorry hana, there is no alternative that I am aware of.
Can u make Homemade icecream video??
Hi Neha, Check out our Home made ice cream here: http://www.howtocookthat.net/public_html/best-homemade-icecream-recipes/
Where did u get the muffin tin?? Ur in Australia but I’m in India…
What about me??
Can I order it online???!!!
Ann please give us a chance for giveaways no?? Please??
I really am excited to know about it?? Please comment down bellow!!
Hi Neha, If you can’t get something similar locally, you could try looking online at Amazon. I found these to be pretty similar to what I used: Mint Green Polka Dot and Stripe Candy Nut Mini Cupcake Ice Cream Cups
http://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Cupcake-Shower-Wedding-Birthday/dp/B00QPE7NMI/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424913292&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=cup+cake+cases+lined
Hello, can you please tell me the diameter and height of the container?
Hi Azul, Ann used standard cupcake/muffin liners not mini ones. These are similar: http://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Cupcake-Shower-Wedding-Birthday/dp/B00QPE7NMI/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424913292&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=cup+cake+cases+lined
What size paper cake tons did you use?
Hi Lydia, Ann used standard sized cup cake or muffin tins (not mini).