Can You Freeze Cake Pops?

How to Freeze Cake Pops

Freezing cake pops is a straightforward process, and you will only need some wax paper, plastic wraps, and an airtight container. The following steps take you through everything you need to know about freezing cake pops. 

1. Allow to Cool
   If you’ve baked your cake pops recently, make sure they’re at room temperature before freezing them. Never put warm ingredients directly into the freezer. 
2. Wrap Each Cake Pop
   The reason for this is to offer additional protection against freezer burn. Wrap each cake in a layer of cling film and set them aside. 
3. Transfer to a Freezer-Safe Container
   Place the wax paper on the bottom of your freezer-safe container. Place each of the cake pops next to each other and make sure they’re not touching. It’s much better to use a container than a freezer-safe bag to ensure your delicate cake pops don’t get damaged in the freezer. 
4. Label and Freeze
   Label the top of your box with the date they were prepared, as well as the use-by date. Remember, cake pops can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 

3 Tips for Freezing Cake Pops

Now you know how to freeze them, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing cake pops to have the best results:

• Freeze Decorated – It doesn’t matter if you freeze cake pops with or without their various toppings. To save time, freeze them as a whole, so you don’t need to decorate them when you’ve defrosted them. 
• Expect Some Damage – If you freeze your cake pops with a topping, be mindful that they might get slightly damaged in the freezer or knocked by another ingredient. If the decorations are particularly delicate, it might be a good idea to freeze the toppings separately and apply them once defrosted. 
• Wrap Then Bag – If you’re short on freezer space, a handy tip is to wrap your cake pops individually and then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Although it increases their chances of getting bumped by something else in the freezer, it will certainly save you space! Just be sure to double wrap them to protect them from freezer burn. 

How Long Can You Freeze Cake Pops?

You can freeze cake pops for around 6 months. 

They keep well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days after you’ve made them, so if you’re planning to use them soon after, you can save yourself the hassle of freezing them. 

 Just make sure that they’re sealed and well covered before you place them in the refrigerator, as you don’t want them to take on any of the other odours that are inside. 

You Can Freeze Cake Pops for up to 6 Months

How Do You Defrost Cake Pops?

The best way to defrost cake pops is to remove them from the freezer and place them in the refrigerator overnight. By the time you’re ready to use them in the morning, they should be ready to go.

It’s also safe to defrost them on the countertop if you’re short of time, but it’s much better to plan and defrost them in the fridge. Don’t be tempted to defrost them in the microwave, as it can ruin the texture of the cake pops. 

Can You Refreeze Cake Pops?

You can refreeze cake pops if you take too many out and don’t use them all. While refreezing is perfectly safe, it could potentially ruin the texture of the cakes if you thaw them and refreeze them too many times.

It’s much better to ensure you only take out what you need, which is why it’s a good idea to freeze them individually and remove them one at a time, depending on what you need. The more you refreeze them, the mushier they will turn. 

Do Cake Pops Freeze Well?

Cake pops freeze extremely well. If you’re worried about freezing them with their topping or icing, you can freeze them separately and decorate the cake pops when you’ve defrosted them.

Because they can be topped with so many ingredients, you should double-check before you freeze them if the topping is freezer safe. The last thing you want to do is ruin your delicious cake pops by topping them with an ingredient that goes bad in the freezer. 

Related FAQs

If you’ve still got questions about freezing cake pops or cake pops in general, then these may help:

Can You Freeze Cakesicles?

Cakesicles and cake pops are the same thing. You can apply everything we have written here about cake pops and apply it to cakesicles. 

Can You Freeze Cake Pops After Decorating?

It is perfectly safe to freeze cake pops with their icing and decoration but expect some of those decorations to get damaged slightly. If you are worried about the aesthetics of the cake pops, then try decorating them after defrosting, as you will have far more control over what they look like.