{"id":7067,"date":"2015-02-20T18:52:39","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T07:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=7067"},"modified":"2021-06-30T09:57:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T23:57:45","slug":"diy-popin-cookin-mini-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/diy-popin-cookin-mini-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Make your own &#8216;popin cookin&#8217; mini cake kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hrecipe\" align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-550x331.jpg\" alt=\"mini cake ann reardon poppin cookin\" width=\"550\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-550x331.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-60x36.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-800x482.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-400x241.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class = \"aligncenter\">Now you can make your very own Popin Cookin style mini cake kit at home. \u00a0Give these as a cute gift for birthdays or use as a fun activity with the kids.<br \/>\nA few weeks ago I did a Popin Cookin video and had hundreds of requests for a mini version you can make yourself &#8230; and one that actually tastes good! So many people love these little Japanese kits but they&#8217;re nervous about what is in the powders and also a bit turned off by the taste.<br \/>\nSo I&#8217;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&#8217;s finally ready&#8230;<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 see the video for a demonstration of how to make this super-cute mini cake using the kit. \u00a0And then how to make the powders for the kit itself.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rcz8j3GjGhE?showinfo=0\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Get the labels, box cover and sheet of instructions to go in the kit via the link below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=center>\t<p class=\"product woocommerce add_to_cart_inline \" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"?add-to-cart=16378\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-product_id=\"16378\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button buy-it-now-button add_to_cart_button product_type_simple\"><span class='button-label'>Buy<\/span><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>2.99<\/bdi><\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/paypalvisaetcforunderselz\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class = \"aligncenter\"><strong>Making Your Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class = \"aligncenter\">Add\u00a06 scoops of water to the cake mix.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 Make<\/span>\u00a0sure each of your scoops are full to the top.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Stir well.<br \/>\nPlace that in the microwave on medium heat for 1 minute.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then take it out and leave it to cool.<br \/>\nAdd the fondant mix to a new case and add 1 scoop of water.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Mix well. \u00a0Microwave on high for 15 seconds and then stir it really well.\u00a0 Tip it out onto some baking paper and knead it until it is smooth.\u00a0 Use it\u00a0straight away because it will set hard when it is cold. \u00a0Make into candles as shown in the video.<br \/>\nRoll the left over fondant into two balls and squash down to the size of the cake.<br \/>\nRemove the cake from the case and cut into three layers. \u00a0Then stack them up again with the fondant between each layer.<br \/>\nUsing two hands gently roll the cake between you hands to smooth off the sides so that you have a nice neatly shaped cake.<br \/>\nPlace that on top of the measuring cup.<br \/>\nFor the\u00a0chocolate frosting pour the powder into the last case and add four scoops of water.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 Stir\u00a0<\/span>until it clumps together like wet sand.<br \/>\nMicrowave on high for 10 seconds and then stir it to get out any lumps.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pour the frosting over your mini cake. and use the spoon to make sure it covers all the sides.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Place the left over frosting into the piping bag and pipe a pattern around the top edge.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nPipe some more frosting around the base of the cake to make it look neat.<br \/>\nAdd your decorations to the top.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Then add the candles that you made to the top of the cake.<br \/>\nAnd you can really eat the whole cake without feeling guilty and the candles too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6072_2-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"mini cake kit DIY\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6072_2-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6072_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6072_2-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6072_2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6072_2-1200x900-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"aligncenter\"><strong>How to make your popin cookin style kit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"aligncenter\">In each kit you need to put:<br \/>\n&#8211; a mini piping bag<br \/>\n&#8211; a little medicine measuring cup<br \/>\n&#8211; three strong lined cupcake cases<br \/>\n&#8211; some decorations<br \/>\n&#8211; The three different powders a fondant mix, chocolate icing and cake mix. (recipes below)<br \/>\n&#8211; A 1\/4 of a teaspoon measure (1.25millilitres (0.04 fluid ounces))<br \/>\n&#8211; a couple of mini sheets of baking paper<br \/>\n&#8211; and the instructions<br \/>\n<strong>Chocolate cake mix recipe, makes enough for 10 kits<\/strong><br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) or 10\u00a0Tablespoons plain \/ all purpose flour <strong>NOTE:<\/strong> The tablespoon I used is a standard international one which is 15millilitres (0.51 fluid ounces)<br \/>\n114g (4.02 ounces) or 9 Tablespoons sugar<br \/>\n1 tsp baking powder<br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) dark chocolate<br \/>\n12g (0.42 ounces) or 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder<br \/>\n13g (0.46 ounces) or 1 1\/2 Tablespoons powdered whole egg. I bought it at my local supermarket but you can get it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;index=aps&#038;keywords=powdered%20egg&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;tag=howtocookthat-20&#038;linkId=HUMT7MACJ2HDIVE4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class = \"aligncenter\">Place everything\u00a0into a blender and pulse.\u00a0 Then blend for a few seconds until all the chocolate is powder.<br \/>\nFor each kit place two tablespoons plus one teaspoon of cake mix powder into one bag.<br \/>\n<strong>&#8216;Fondant&#8217; Mix Recipe,\u00a0<strong>makes enough for 10 kits<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n140g (4.94 ounces) or 13 tablespoons icing sugar or powdered sugar<br \/>\n30g (1.06 ounces) compound white chocolate.<br \/>\nPlace them both into your blender.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>And pulse and then blend until smooth.<br \/>\nFor each kit add 1 tablespoon and two teaspoons of the &#8216;fondant&#8217; powder into a bag.<br \/>\n<strong>Chocolate Frosting Mix,\u00a0<strong>makes enough for 10 kits<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n270g (9.52 ounces)\u00a0or 2 cups icing or powdered sugar<br \/>\n17g (0.6 ounces) or 2 tablespoons unsweetened\u00a0cocoa powder<br \/>\n225g (7.94 ounces) white compound chocolate.<br \/>\nBlend it together in a blender until it is a powder.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nFor each kit put three tablespoons of mixture into a bag.<br \/>\nFor each one fold the top over several times, seal it with tape and then place a label on the front.<br \/>\nYou can get the instruction sheet, labels and box cover\u00a0here:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=center>\t<p class=\"product woocommerce add_to_cart_inline \" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"?add-to-cart=16378\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-product_id=\"16378\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button buy-it-now-button add_to_cart_button product_type_simple\"><span class='button-label'>Buy<\/span><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>2.99<\/bdi><\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/paypalvisaetcforunderselz\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6119_2-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"mini cake mix kit ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6119_2-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6119_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6119_2-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6119_2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"aligncenter\">Watch Strawburry17 make the mini cake <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uiXgxfyvnms?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/diy-popin-cookin-mini-kit\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"mini cake ann reardon poppin cookin\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_6092_2-1200x1200-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-wp-pid=\"7068\" \/><\/a><p>Now you can make your very own Popin Cookin style mini cake kit at home. \u00a0Give 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 &#8230; and one that actually tastes good! So many people love these little Japanese kits but they&#8217;re nervous about what<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1652,1650,748,3031],"tags":[31,12,1971,1184,163,2047,2044,2046,2041,2043,2045,1468],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7067"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7067"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":128245,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7067\/revisions\/128245"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}