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Make your own ‘popin cookin’ mini cake kit

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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.

mini cake kit DIY

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:

 

 
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Watch Strawburry17 make the mini cake

My Cookbook

ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook
Stores that sell my book listed by country: http://bit.ly/ARcookbook
All recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.

325 Comments View Comments

  1. Hi Ann I’m puan from indonesia I want to ask some question how to make egg powder

    • You scramble two eggs and then put them in the oven inside a aluminum foil bowl that you just ruffly make. Then cook the eggs at 170 degrees F and for 10 hours. Them you what to pulse them in a blender until a soft flour consistency.

      • Hi Tallie, Unfortunately this mix will not work in this recipe.

    • Hi Puan, You will need to buy egg powder.

  2. I really wanted to give my cousin a popin cookin kit but i dunno where to buy it but now I CAN MAKE IT!!!!

  3. Hi Ann! Im a teen from the Philippines,I just love your baking creations and youre so expert on what you are doing. Keep it up! The only thing im worried about is that I do not know how to make the box which have the instruction and label and so on. And we do not have egg powder. Thanks

  4. hi ann are we able to buy the kit

    • Hi Ryker, the kit isn’t available for purchase.

  5. Hi Ann, Can u please tell me how many inches long each print out piece is.

    • Hi Quentin, To get those measurements, print out the template at 100% or on your printer at ‘actual size’. Then the measurements will be correct. As a guide the Box cover is about 16cm x 13com. Of course you can adjust the sizing to suit your box.

  6. You have to make this product real everyone kinda needs help to make the kit why don’t you just sell it you can make profit and make it official. Hope you make this true one day, just take your time and tell me when it comes out, I’ll be waiting.

    • We will let you know!

  7. Powdered egg were I live is $90 is there any cheaper stuff

  8. Hey there I saw this and I’m going to make it but can u tell me how much 1 scoop is because it says you need so many scoops for the powder but I’m making the kit so I don’t know if a. Scoop is like a tablespoon a teaspoon or what can u tell me?

    • Hi Heather, It is listed in the items you will need for the kit: A 1/4 of a teaspoon measure (1.25ml). Use that as the kit ‘scoop’

      • Ok thanks

  9. Hi Ann. I have an normal oven. How much can i bake it?

    • Hi Nick, Ann hasn’t tested this but you would usually cook cupcakes or muffins at around 180C for 20-25mins. The time will vary depending on your oven and the size of the cupcake but you could try 15 minutes then check and see how it is going.

  10. Can i use powdered egg replacer as i am vegetarian….it has some different kinds of instructions on d box for eg,if i want egg whites or egg yolks …but u hav to mix milk..im afraid i will nt work…i am nt sure if u can use d powder without mixing milk…can u suggest…plzz fasttt!! I rreeeaaly reeaaly want to make dis..

    • Hi Sayo, You really need whole egg powder for this recipe. You can’t just replace the white or the yolk. There are a couple of vegetarian replacement options for whole egg powder but Ann hasn’t trialled them, so you will need to experiment and see what works.

  11. I love your idea

    • I agree it’s great

  12. Can you use powdered egg white instead of whole egg or will it not work as well

  13. Can you use powdered egg white instead of whole egg or will it not work ??

    • Hi Libby, You really need to use powdered whole egg for this recipe. Egg white powder won’t work the same.

  14. Can I do my own box covers and instructions and label by my own? Is the cake yummy?

    • Hi V121, Of course you can make your own box covers. Get creative. We think the cake is yummy, but the best way is to test it for yourself!

  15. how to get the kit please

  16. Hi,Ann I’m 11 years old I realy like your video and Ilive in Malaysia I hope you can send me a kit…..
    Can you send for me

  17. where do you get the 3 strong lined cupcake cases and the mini piping bag

    • Hi Jenny, Ann used cupcake cases from a supermarket or cake decorating store. They usually come in sets of 6 or a dozen. A mini piping bag can be made by triming a large one down (this is shown towards the end of the video) or alternatively you can make one from a plastic bag like shown here: https://www.howtocookthat.net/public_html/8-piping-hacks-know/

  18. Hello Ann How can I get template from this blog???

    • Hi Jimin, There is a link on the page below the video. It may say BUY IT NOW- Free. This will take you to a link page where you can request the PDF.

      • It wont let me on the link under the video

        • Hi Roisin, I have checked the link at this end and it is working well. If you are still having troubles you may be from a country that can’t access the store. If that is not the issue, we suggest checking your local computer settings.

      • Thank you Ann

      • Hi Ann I watched your video and I was wondering if I can have the last box,because I will give you $13.00

        • Hi Katelyn, We dont have any boxes left to give away.

  19. What is your microwave wattage? Mine is 800W and I’m afraid that will burn

    • And can I use just egg yolk powder?

      • Hi Gabriela, We can’t get egg yolk powder here, so we can’t test that for you. If you try it, let us know how it goes.

    • Hi Gabriela, Ann’s microwave is 1100 watts.

      • Thank you 🙂

  20. Hello person on how to cook that I am a huge fan of yours and watch all of your videos and I love the one with on how to make your own popin cookincake kit I tried to make one but it was hard since I am 12 years old and I want to thank you for making these videos and I also hope you can send me a kit thanks for listening I hope you have a great summer bye!!!!♡♥

    • Hi Erika, Thanks for your comment but we have no kits available.

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