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Halloween Cake Pops

Deliciously Spooky Halloween Cake Pops Your Kids Will Love

These Halloween Cake Pops are deliciously spooky treats that everyone will love, making them perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 24 pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box cake mix Any flavor works, but chocolate and red velvet are Halloween favorites.
  • eggs Use the quantity specified on the cake mix box for the perfect texture.
  • oil Follow the package instructions to keep your cake moist.
  • water Add the recommended water for ideal batter consistency.
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 to 1 cup frosting Cream cheese or chocolate frosting complements cake pops beautifully.
For the Candy Coating
  • 12 oz candy melts Choose from orange, black, white, or green for a festive touch.
For Assembly & Decoration
  • 24 lollipop sticks A must-have for transforming cake balls into delightful pops.
  • candy eyeballs Adds a playful and spooky garnish.
  • Halloween sprinkles Perfect for that extra festive flair.
  • colored sugar Use orange, black, or purple for colorful accents.
  • gel food coloring Optional to tint white chocolate for creative designs.
  • red gel icing Use it to create spooky eyeball veins.
  • green frosting or fondant Ideal for crafting cute pumpkin stems.

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • large bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Styrofoam block or cardboard box

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven as per cake mix instructions. Grease and flour your baking pan.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions with required eggs, oil, and water. Bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.
  3. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs, blend in frosting until it has a doughy texture that holds together.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, space them on a lined baking sheet, and chill for 1-2 hours.
  5. Melt about 2 oz of candy melts in 30-second intervals. Dip one end of each lollipop stick into melted chocolate and insert into each chilled cake ball. Chill again for 10 minutes.
  6. Melt remaining candy melts until smooth and dip each cake pop, tapping off excess chocolate.
  7. Decorate the wet chocolate with sprinkles, colored sugar, or candy eyeballs immediately.
  8. Place cake pops upright in a Styrofoam block or cardboard box to dry for 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before crumbling to maintain shape and texture. Experiment with colors and decorations for unique cake pops.

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