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  For me the intention isn’t to have something that tastes like cake. It’s to have something that tastes like a cake pop. I really enjoy the birthday cake pops from Starbucks. I’m also happy with just a couple bites. I don’t need an entire slice of cake. And a cupcake is usually too much for me.
context: I've ate many of these and not posted pictures of them once. >
  
  same >
  
  Not have taken pictures gang >
  
  Ive never even taken a selfie in general lol >
  
  It's to be a quick SMALL portioned treat. That's the whole purpose. >
  
  They're also perfect to make with leftover cake. They freeze and dethaw really well. >
  
  Just saying this in case English isn't your native language. The word is "thaw". If you were to "dethaw" something, that would be the opposite of thawing it, which would mean you were freezing it.
  "They freeze and thaw really well" >
  
  I’m not sure why people downvote helpful language corrections, especially when they are polite, like yours. I always appreciated corrections from native speakers. >
  
  why do people use lol when the subject isnt funny? >
  
  I think everyone here is thinking of the expensive Starbucks cake pops. I worked at a bakery and every time we had excess cake from shaping, we’d make them into cake pops to be sold. They were slightly bigger than your average cake pop, but they were still small enough to be a nice treat. They honestly were really good. 
  What’s also funny is that a lot of desserts are like this. In the same bakery, a lot of our desserts were the same size if not smaller than the cake pops. It was quality and not quantity. I get what the OP is saying, but they are a way to avoid waste and many people enjoy them. 
  There is nothing specific about cake pops to hate, considering that there are literally tons of desserts that you can eat in 2 bites. >
  
  The thing to hate about them is that they are an unappetizing ratio of crumbled cake and frosting. They don’t taste good. >
  
  I feel like you haven’t had good cake pops. I don’t care for cake in most scenarios, but I’d always choose cake pops over cake. >
  
  I think they’re cute but they all taste like shit idk why. They look good but ugh >
  
  
  You get at MOST two bites out of it
  
  It’s not supposed to be a whole freaking meal.  It’s a treat.  A snack.  A…  pop. >
  
  Cupcakes aren’t a whole meal either, but they’re more than just a teaser >
  
  Man never heard of a mini cupcake >
  
  My reaction to your response. >
  
  Depends on where you get it from, there’s a local sandwich shop near me that has these amazing cake pops!! They’re mini cakes una push pop type container. >
  
  Hard disagree. You must be defaulting to the crap on a stick from Starbucks. Go work at a craft store and check in the breakroom after Wilton events. You'll find people that make a cake pop the way some people make those bloody mary cocktails with a whole sandwich in place of celery.
  Edit typo >
  
  Good job, that is an unpopular opinion. >
  
  Thanks for not actually getting angry at me for a post relevant to the sub >
  
  i was really disturbed to find out that's it's like a chewed up bite of cake dipped in chocolate rather than just a cake sphere >
  
  There's products that bake them into balls but thats just a donut hole on a stick. >
  
  I FULLY agree, they suck honestly >
  
  oh nah I agree with this. friend wanted me to make them with her once, you bake a perfectly good cake then you destroy it and smush it into these horrible mushy spheres with probably untempered chocolate and its all drippy and messy. Just eat a cupcake please >
  
  I made them once and was very sad by this. The cake was wonderful but once into pop form it was disgusting. >
  
  Now I'm curious to try one since it's hard to fathom how cake and frosting could be disgusting, unless it's moldy or something. >
  
  They are a good use of the leftover scraps of cake cut off when making a layered cake. What else are you going to do with those thin, uneven pieces? >
  
  Exactly, I make them when I have bits leftover from leveling off cakes. It’s a great way to make something extra out of scraps >
  
  Kids like them >
  
  Agree. And they always have a weird mushy texture. Not to mention how overpriced they are >
  
  Sliders are terrible. They're what... two bites. Just a tease at that point. And shot glasses, that's just a tiny cup. The real ones drink liquor in at least a 12oz glass. /s >
  
  Nah, aunt Nonna makes the best no bake cake balls what are you talking about, the Oreo flavors ones are the best. May you never get the satisfaction of one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. Absolute horrible taste. >
  
  So my mom messed up two cakes that she needed ready for the next morning. What else am I gonna do with the damn cake that needs to be shared between a lot of people and instead of wasting perfectly good cake, I made her a butt load of cake pops. The people at her job loved them and they each got 2. I don’t see the problem. If you don’t want a $3 cake pop, then buy a slice of cake, or better, make one yourself >
  
  I’m not a huge fan of sweets, and I find a cake pop to be the perfect size. It’s a small treat. >
  
  Cake pops are perfect.  Most cake is really difficult to eat and unsatisfying after the first two bites anyway. >
  
  I don’t think I’ve seen anyone post a cake pop pick since like 2013 lol >
  
  They're pointless because they are round......but you're forgetting about the stick! >
  
  "This thing that I don't like is pointless"🤡 >
  
  Of course I don’t like something if I find it pointless. That kinda comes with it >
  
  No my point one is that just because you find it pointless don't mean it is
  Maybe some people just want two bites of cake (I don't know who psychos maybe lol) >
  
  I feel like you are 8 years late on this >
  
  Huh? >
  
  I haven't seen a cake pop in over 5 years >
  
  Leave your house then? >
  
  they also taste like garbage! >
  
  I agree that they're for aesthetics mainly but I still like them :D >
  
  So they aren't pointless. You just don't like them >
  
  100% agree >
  
  OP mustn’t like a box of chocolates either then >
  
  Cake pops are better than regular cake in my opinion and I am prepared to die on that hill. >
  
  That’s fair. I’m not a big cake eater, but I feel like if I was it’d be hard for me to eat more than one. And they’re kinda expensive to be doing that >
  
  I don't like regular cake only because it's just too much for me personally, especially considering the sugar and fat content of a slice with the exception of tres leches cake, that I can totally get into.
  But I like cake pops moreso because they are on the smaller size and since they're dipped in chocolate/white chocolate rather than loaded with super sweet frosting, it's right where I want them to be as far as how much fat and sugar I want to consume. 
  Though I think they can be pricey as well. >
  
  Women and children love cute stuff like that. Can't blame a corporation for swindling fools into paying 5 dollars for something worth less than 25cents. >
  
  I agree and have been mildly perplexed ever since these things came to the fore a few years ago. I’ve never actually eaten one, but I kind of laugh to myself whenever I see them at the coffee shop. It’s like, what’s the point—to get a single bite of cake for $2 or $3?! If you want a small serving of cake… well, that’s what cupcakes are for. I can’t imagine anybody truly satisfying their sweet tooth with a single bite of cake. >
  
  I’d rather eat 2 bites of cake.. Or just a whole slice >
  
  Cakepops are way better than normal cake >
  
  Absolutely not lol >
  
  Agree 100%.  Pointless trendy bullshit.  Just give me a slice of cake. >
  
  Which is in fact the perfect guilt free dessert.
  Nobody actually needs a whole slice of cake.  They want some cake, and then eat what’s on the plate.
  Also, like, you can just eat more than one. >
  
  wait until u hear about lollipops >
  
  ? You’re supposed to lick lollipops, not bite them off in one go >
  
  Let me introduce you to my husband. >
  
  Absolute menace >
  
  I concur. >
  
  I’ve made them for my kids parties and whatnot. My recipe makes about 36. Perfect for little kids, but I kind of hate making them. Sure, if you buy them, they can get expensive, but I’ll happily shell out the cash for the occasional treat if it means I don’t have to make it when she wants one. I’d rather make a cake. I dislike making cupcakes too, but for kid parties, cupcakes and cake pops make sense. >
  
  And they taste awful >
  
  Not only that, but they’re typically $10 for two bites and not even very good. 🤢 >
  
  I don't like them but my toddler does. They are nice for children as a little treat but I wouldn't eat them. >
  
  My kids would beg to differ >
  
  Cake pops are not pointless, though. At least not for the baker selling them, you get to recycle your scrap dough and turn a profit while selling them as cute instagrammable fashion food items. >
  
  You don’t have kids do you 🤣 >
  
  They’re great for like a three year olds bday party cuz less sugar to hype up the kids >
  
  Food trend followers are actually incapable of realizing the taste they are enjoying isn't in the food. >
  
  I don’t even know what one of those is >
  
  My kids love them and don’t have cell phones >
  
  Why does this have so many upvotes? He’s right. Someone invented a less effective way to eat cake. >
  
  They’re nasty. Never liked them >
  
  I personally do not like cake pops but they're fun to make >
  
  Yeah I agree, they're delicious, but if your intention is having something that tastes like cake then why not just have a slice of cake?