Golden Snitch Cake Pops

Monday, July 11, 2011

If you know me in real life, you know I’m a HUGE fan of Harry Potter. Some might call it obsessed, but I don’t think I take it that far… I do get very excited when the new movies come out in the theatre or on DVD. Earlier in the year, when Deathly Hallows Part I came out on DVD, I think we watched it three times that first weekend.

Btw, did anyone else watch the Harry Potter weekend on ABC Family this weekend? They showed a couple scenes from the new movie! Hubby claims that he’s just along for the ride, but I think he enjoys HP almost as much as I do. If only I could convince him that we need to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter… Maybe next year.

Now that you all fully appreciate my love of all things Harry Potter, let’s get on to the treats. I am usually able to wrangle a few of my friends to tag along to the midnight showing of the movies when they come out. I bribe them with the promise of treats and it usually works. I decided to use up some frozen cupcake pieces from my freezer (I save the cones from cupcakes when I use the cone method) and make some cake pops.

I used some leftover chocolate cream cheese frosting that I had in the fridge to bind the balls together. Then I used yellow Wilton candy melts to dip them and make the wings for my snitches. I followed the instructions listed here for making the wings then used some melted yellow candy melts to attach them to the cake pop. Be sure to check back tomorrow for another Harry Potter treat.

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Dessert, Other

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22 Responses to “Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes”

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Eva @ Eva Bakes — May 6, 2013 at 7:56 am
Jen – these look phenomenal! I am pretty sure I could eat the entire batch of your cupcakes in one sitting. Thank you so much for helping Krystal and Eric celebrate Cupcake’s arrival!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:21 pm
  
  These were definitely dangerous. People were fighting over the last one at the party I took them too.
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Megan — May 6, 2013 at 11:13 am
They look delicious! Love that little cupcake stand.
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:22 pm
  
  I got it at Home Goods. Isn’t it super cute?
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Erica @ In and Around Town — May 6, 2013 at 12:33 pm

Nutella frosting?! Yes please!
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Krystal R. — May 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Awww Jen, these are so gorgeous and a great way for you to get back in your baking habit!! Did you know that I had a big nutella phase during cupcake’s pregnancy…I need this frosting in my life!! Thank you for participating in my virtual baby shower. XXOO
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
  
  You definitely need this frosting in your life. Even if you just make it to eat with a spoon. It’s SO good. Good luck with the upcoming arrival of your cupcake! (my sister is pregnant and refers to her little one as her nugget!)
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Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake — May 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm

These look wonderful and that nutella cloud frosting sounds phenomenal!!
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Jessica @ Sunny Side Up — May 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I used the nutella cloud frosting on my birthday cake last year and I was blown away at how perfectly the name matched the texture! I love how perfectly smooth and fluffy it is. And yours looks absolutely perfect on top of that cupcake!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
  
  I know – isn’t it the perfect name for this frosting. It’s amazing.
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Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) — May 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I’d also fill these with Nutella, and use a chocolate stout cake… mmmm…
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:24 pm
  
  YUM! That’s a great idea.
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tracy {pale yellow} — May 6, 2013 at 3:43 pm

Gorgeous cupcakes! It’s hard not to want a nutella cloud frosting! I just made cupcakes for the first time in awhile too, I forget how relaxing and fun cupcakes can be!
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Jessica of My Baking Heart — May 6, 2013 at 3:47 pm

You had me at ‘Nutella’, Jen! Beautiful cuppies!
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Rachel @ Baked by Rachel — May 6, 2013 at 7:23 pm

So cute and absolutely perfect!
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Amy @ The Nifty Foodie — May 6, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Oh man…nutella frosting? These sound so good!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
  
  It tastes much better than it sounds. Trust me. I’m debating going to get the leftovers out of the fridge to snack on some…
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Nutmeg Nanny — May 8, 2013 at 11:01 am
Oh goodness, these look dangerous 😉 loving the nutella frosting!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
  
  They’re definitely dangerous. I was glad I took them to a friend’s house.
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Becky — May 8, 2013 at 10:35 pm

Those cupcakes are perfect!!!
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Rachel — November 22, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Do i have to have a paddle and stand mixer? I only have a regular hand mixer at the moment.
- beantownbaker — November 24th, 2013 @ 6:02 pm
  
  A hand mixer probably would work just fine.