Make 18 perfectly golden popcakes, vitumbua, or mini cake balls in one go — right on your kitchen counter with no oven needed. This 700W popcake maker heats evenly across all 18 holes, so every bite comes out consistently cooked, whether you’re making a quick family breakfast in Nairobi or preparing snacks for a party in Kampala. The temperature dial lets you go from light to dark depending on how you like them.

Also known as: vitumbua maker, cake pop maker, mini ball cake machine, takoyaki maker, popcake machine

• 18 holes — makes a full batch in one round — Each round hole is 4cm deep and produces a 6cm golden ball. At 18 at a time, you can serve the whole family or a group of guests without standing over the machine for multiple rounds.
• 700W even-heating non-stick plate — The non-stick coating ensures balls release cleanly without tearing, and the 700W element heats the entire plate uniformly so balls on the outside cook at the same rate as those in the centre. No burnt edges, no raw middles.
• Temperature control dial — from light to dark — Adjust the heat to suit what you’re making. A lighter setting works well for soft, fluffy vitumbua; a higher setting gives a deeper golden crust. The red power light and green ready light tell you exactly when it’s safe to start pouring batter.
• Cool-touch housing — safe to handle while hot — The outer casing stays cool during cooking, so you can move or adjust the machine mid-session without needing oven gloves or waiting for it to cool down first.
• Compact, flat design — minimal counter space — At 22.5cm diameter and 6.5cm tall, it stores away flat in a drawer or cupboard after use, unlike bulky lidded cake pop makers that take up much more shelf space.

Specs: Power: 700W | Holes: 18 | Ball diameter: ~6cm | Hole depth: 4cm | Plate diameter: 22.5cm | Height: 6.5cm | Coating: Non-stick | Controls: Temperature dial + power/ready lights | Colour: Black | Non-slip feet

A practical buy for Nairobi families who make vitumbua regularly and want to do it faster and more consistently than on an open sufuria. Ideal for home bakers who sell snacks from home and need reliable batch output without a commercial oven. Also popular with parents across East Africa who want an easy, supervised activity to do with children at the weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this to make vitumbua, or is it only for popcakes?

Yes — this machine works perfectly for vitumbua (the Kenyan coconut rice pancake balls), as well as popcakes, cake pops, takoyaki, mini doughnuts, poffertjes, and any recipe that uses a thick pourable batter. The 4cm hole depth and 700W heat are well suited to the density of vitumbua batter.

Q: Does it come with a lid or is it open?

This model is open — there is no self-locking lid. The batter sits in the open holes and cooks from below. Use a skewer or toothpick to flip each ball halfway through cooking, which gives you the full rounded shape on both sides. This is standard for this style of popcake maker.

Q: How do I clean the non-stick plate?

Once it’s cooled down, wipe the plate with a damp cloth or soft sponge and mild dish soap. Do not use steel wool or abrasive pads — these will damage the non-stick coating. For best longevity, apply a small amount of cooking oil to the holes before each use.

Same-day delivery across Nairobi. Upcountry and East Africa delivery available. Order on WhatsApp: +254 701 555 771 or +254 705 555 771 or call +254 709 200 700

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