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Fourth of July is right around the corner & what better way to celebrate than with festive, delicious cupcakes? 

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just enjoying a quiet family gathering, our Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers in Cardinal Red, Sky Blue, & Ultra White can help you create stunning & patriotic cupcake toppers with minimal effort. 

Here’s how you can create these easy DIY cupcake toppers that are sure to impress!

What You’ll Need:

• Cupcakes (homemade or store-bought)
• Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers in Cardinal Red, Sky Blue, & Ultra White
• Printed design
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowls
• Spoon or small spatula
• Piping bags

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Cupcakes: Start by either baking your favorite cupcake recipe or grabbing some ready-made cupcakes from the store. Set them aside while you prepare your toppers.
2. Prep Your Melting Wafers: Place your Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers in microwave-safe bowls, one color per bowl. Microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the wafers are completely melted & smooth. Check out our youtube channel for more precise instructions on how to melt our Sweet Shoppe!
3. Shape the Toppers: Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Place your star-shaped outline underneath the parchment paper (or the outline of your choice) on top. Pour our melted wafers into a piping bag & carefully trace the design.
4. Set the Toppers: Allow the melted wafers to cool & harden. To speed up the process, place your baking sheet or plate in the freezer for 2-5 minutes. This will help the toppers set quickly & make it easier to peel off the parchment paper.
5. Peel Off the Toppers: Once the wafers have set, gently peel the toppers off the parchment paper. Be careful not to break the delicate edges.
6. Decorate Your Cupcakes: Place your newly created star-shaped chocolate cupcake toppers on top of your frosting. Our vibrant cardinal red, sky blue, & ultra white colors will make your cupcakes stand out & perfectly capture the patriotic spirit of the 4th of July.

PRO TIPS:

• Use a metal spatula to help release your designs without breaking them. You can use the edge of the table by pulling the parchment paper down on the edge to help easily peel your designs off.
• You can also use cookie cutters to create uniquely shaped cupcake toppers! Simply pour your melted wafers into your cookie cutters & follow the same steps.
• If you’re having trouble getting the chocolate to release from the cookie cutter, you can lightly spray the inside of the cookie cutter with non-stick spray before pouring in the melted wafers.
• Mix & match colors to create a variety of designs or try swirling two colors together for a marbled effect!

These delicious cupcake toppers are not only easy to make but they also add a delightful touch to your holiday treats. Your guests will be impressed by your creativity & effort & only you will know just how simple they were to create.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Stover & Company! 

We invite you to join us at a sugar-coated paradise; The 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo! 

As this sweet expo enters its eighth year, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo has firmly established itself as the sweet centerpiece of South Florida's baking & confectionery scene. Whether you're a seasoned baking professional, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or someone with a sweet tooth looking to explore a new world of flavors & techniques, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo promises an unforgettable experience!

At the heart of the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo you'll find a vendor hall, jam-packed with the sweetest suppliers & exhibitors in the industry!! From classic baking essentials to cutting-edge tools & innovations, you’re sure to find everything you need to elevate your baking game. Don’t miss your chance to shop your favorite online retailers in person!

In fact, you can even shop Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one at these booths: 

Sweet Life Cake & Candy Supply (Booth #600)
 The Dessert Depot (Booth #305) 

But SoFlo isn't just an opportunity to shop your favorite brands—it's also a celebration of learning & creativity! Check out the long list of classes & workshops led by some of the most talented sugar artists & bakers in the business! SoFlo offers classes from beginner level to advanced, so get ready to roll up your sleeves, get hands-on, & discover the secrets behind stunning cake designs & mouthwatering candy creations! 

We are proud to partner with SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo as the official chocolate sponsor for classes! With our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o'one lines featured in classrooms & VIP swag bags, attendees will have the opportunity to experience our most popular brands firsthand.

Plus, Stover’s very own pastry chef, Daniela, will be teaching an advanced cakepop class featuring Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers! In this class, students will learn how to create My Little Pony Sculpted Cakepops! 

Check out the full list of classes offered at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo HERE!

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! 

Alicia will also be hosting a demonstration on the Do’s & Don'ts of Melting Chocolate. You won’t want to miss this live demo where you can ask all of your questions; register for our product demo HERE!

Keep an eye out for Stover & Company's products in action at various booths throughout the expo! From Daisy Makes (aka Sweet Team Member: Daisy Pops!) to Poppy Color, My Little Cake Pop & Yum Crumbs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one Deluxe Wafers shine in the hands of talented artists!

Whether you participate or just browse the contestants, you won’t want to miss the SoFlo Competition Room! This year’s theme is the ocean & we cannot wait to see the amazing creative treats that contestants will submit! 

Want to try your hand at it? Register for this year’s SoFlo Competition HERE!

SoFlo offers the opportunity to connect with your favorite social media personalities, like Liz Marek from Sugar Geek Show & Liz Adams from Arty McGoo, immerse yourself in a world of creativity, & indulge your senses in a sweet weekend like no other! 

Mark your calendars, gather your fellow baking enthusiasts, purchase your tickets & get ready for an unforgettable weekend in MIA as you visit your favorite corner of social media - IRL!

We can't wait to see you at the 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo! Stover CEO Ryan, Alicia & Daniela will all be in attendance! We love getting to meet & chat with our customers, so be sure to stop us to say hello! 

We personally invited some of our loyalist supporters & biggest superfans to create this power team of talented bakers & treat makers!

Meet Amy Mucha, the owner & Chief Pop Artist of Daisy Pops, located in Kent, Ohio. Amy's journey into the world of cake popping is as delightful as the treats she creates. 

It began in 2011, when Amy’s mother-in-law gifted her a cakepop recipe book, unknowingly setting the stage for an incredible career ahead! What started as a hobby soon blossomed into passion as Amy delighted friends & family with her whimsical cakepop creations. 

In 2016, overwhelmed by the appreciation for her cakepops, Amy decided to share her cakepops beyond friends & family & that’s when Daisy Pops was born! 

At the beginning, Amy juggled her roles as a highschool math teacher & devoted parent, while Daisy Pops began to gain momentum. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she decided to reevaluate her priorities & put her passion first! Amy left her teaching career in May of 2021, to fully embrace a career of cake popping with zero regrets! 

In April of 2023, Amy opened her first storefront & launched her “popfleet” of cakepop trucks & carts for events! But she didn’t stop there! With high demand for her treats, Amy needed to come up with a more efficient way to crank out cakepops for her customers. That’s when she decided to evolve the traditional cakepop shape into her iconic disc shape! 

Amy & her husband have expanded upon this idea with their new venture, Pop Innovations. Pop Innovations focuses on enhancing the cake-popping experience through innovative tools & accessories using 3D printing technology.   

When asked about her favorite Stover & Company product Amy says: “Sweet Shoppe White Melting Wafers are my favorite! It makes up the coating for more than 75% of our cakepops & Sweet Shoppe never fails us. The smaller sized wafers are SO easy to melt! We love them!”

Amy now ships her cake pops nationwide!! Click HERE to yorder yours today!

Check out some of Amy’s work below!

Where to find Amy:

Instagram: @daisypops_cakepops

Facebook: Daisy Pops

Website: www.daisypops.com 

Get to know the rest of Stover’s Sweet Team here!

We’re kicking off 2024 with a minor update to our beloved line of compound coating wafers! Our Sweet Shoppe Coating Wafers are transitioning to a brand new, smaller size wafer! 

No need to worry, nothing about the product will change other than the size of the wafer itself! This shift in size doesn’t just offer a change in appearance; it amplifies your usage possibilities. Reducing our Sweet Shoppe wafer size by almost 50% allows for a smoother & quicker melting experience, enabling you to coat, drizzle & decorate with ease! 

At Stover & Company, we understand that consistent quality matters most to our customers! While the size of our wafer may be new, we are committed to providing the same premium ingredients & qualities you’re used to with our Sweet Shoppe products.

Here’s what you can expect during the size transition: 

• There will be some crossover between wafer sizes as we work through our existing inventory. This means if you order more than one unit, you may receive an order containing both wafer sizes!
• Rest assured, our original-sized coating wafers continue to uphold the high standard of Sweet Shoppe quality you know & trust. The original-sized wafers are fully usable through the "Best By" date indicated on your package.
• Smaller wafers = faster melting! That’s right, these new smaller size wafers will save you time in the kitchen as they quickly melt down to the perfect Sweet Shoppe consistency! Please be sure to adjust your melting time accordingly to avoid burning the coating. 
• During warmer months, our small wafer size may increase in chances of the product melting during transit. We always recommend adding our cold packaging add-on to protect your order as it makes the journey to your door. 

So that's it! New size, same sweet vibes! 

We value your loyalty to our brand & we’re excited for you to embark on this delightful new journey with us! Stay tuned for more exciting updates & inspiration as we roll out this exciting change! 

Have questions? Contact our customer service team at info@stovercompany.com! 

If you’re looking to create a simple, yet sensational fall treat using our NEW Salted Caramel Flakes, this Chocolate & Caramel Dipped Apples Recipe might be just what you’re looking for! 

Imagine crisp & sweet apples paired with sweetness from Peter’s Caramel & Eleven o’one European Deluxe Milk Compound Coating, topped with salty-sweet caramel flakes, making an irresistible combination!

Ok, enough talk, let’s make these delicious chocolate & caramel apples! 

Tools:

• Large Pot
• Double boiler or microwave safe bowl
• Confectionary sticks (caramel apple sticks, popsicle sticks)
• Wax paper
• Silicone Spatulas

Ingredients:

• 12 granny smith or honey crisp apples
•  1lb Eleven o’one Deluxe Milk European Compound Coatings
• 1lb Peter’s Caramel Loaf
• ½ cup of Salted Caramel Flakes

Instructions: 

Prepare your Workspace: 
Line a baking sheet with wax paper to prevent the apples from sticking to the baking sheet & make cleanup a breeze.

Prepare the Apples: 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In the meantime, remove the stems from the apples.
Carefully dip apples into the boiling water with a slotted spoon for 30 seconds. This will allow the wax on the apples to melt away.
Dry apples with a paper towel & let them cool for at least 30 minutes. Insert a stick into each apple & set in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients. 

Melt the Peter’s Caramel Loaf:

Check out this previous blog post on different ways to melt Peter’s Caramel Loaf. 

We recommend this double boiler method:

Prepare a heavy-bottomed saucepan or a double boiler. Ensure the boiling water does not touch the pan or bowl that will hold your caramel as no water should come in contact with your caramel.
Slice the desired amount of Peter’s Caramel Loaf & put it in the bowl going over the double boiler. 
Melt the Peter’s Caramel on low to medium heat, stirring constantly. 
PRO TIP: use a rubber spatula instead of a whisk to minimize air bubbles.
The temperature of your caramel should remain between 160ºF- 180ºF while melting.
Once you’ve reached the desired consistency, remove your Peter’s Caramel from the heat to avoid overcooking or burning.

Melt your Milk Chocolate

As we mentioned, we recommend our Eleven o’one European Deluxe line for this recipe: 

1. Fill a microwave safe bowl with Eleven o’one Milk Deluxe & melt for 30 seconds. 
2. Take out the container & gently shake the small wafers to disperse any hot spots. 
3. Return to microwave & heat for another 30 seconds. Remove & stir. 
4. Repeat this process one or two times more, reducing the time by 10 seconds with each intervol. 
5. When your wafers are about 75% melted, stop the heating process & stir with a silicone spatula. The warm melted wafers will aid in melting the rest of the coating wafers in the dish.
PRO TIP: Ensure your compound coatings do not exceed 90ºF. 

Dip the Apples: 
1. Use the confectionary stick to firmly hold your apple, then gently dip it into the melted caramel, twisting the apple until it is fully covered. 
2. Hold the apple over the pot to allow excess caramel to drip off then wipe the bottom of the apple on the edge of the bowl to create a clean bottom for your treat. 
3. Set your caramel dipped apple on the wax paper lined baking sheet for a few minutes to allow it to set. 
4. Once the caramel has set & cooled on the apples, proceed to dip in your melted chocolate to create a rich top layer.  
5. Before your chocolate layer fully sets, freely sprinkle your Salted Caramel Flakes on top for the perfect finish. The Flakes will adhere beautifully, adding a slight crunch & delightful flavor.

PRO TIPS:

Ensure your apples are fully dry before dipping in Peter’s Caramel Loaf
Ensure your Eleven o’one Milk European Coatings, or compound coatings of your choice are not too hot. Your melted chocolate should not be above 90ºF. 
Ensure your caramel coated apples have set well before dipping in chocolate.
If your compound coating layer has set before you are able to sprinkle the Caramel Flakes on, you can carefully use a culinary blow torch or heat gun to remet the chocolate. 
Your dipped apples will last for 1 week if properly stored & refrigerated. 
So grab your caramel & chocolate & make a detour for the orchid because these apples are sure to be a hit at your next Fall gathering! Happy Harvest!