Delightful Halloween Cake Pops for Spooky Sweet Treats

These Halloween Cake Pops are whimsical treats that are easy to make and delight both kids and adults.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cake Pops, Easy Dessert, festive desserts, Halloween Cake Pops, Halloween Recipes, spooky treats

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 25

Chilling Time: 1

Total Time: 1 55

Servings: pops

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Lollipop sticks
microwave-safe bowl
Styrofoam block

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box cake mix Any flavor works, but chocolate and red velvet bring Halloween vibes!
units Eggs Use as required by the cake mix box instructions for perfect texture.
cups Oil Follow the box instructions; it adds moisture to the cake.
cups Water Required amount is specified on the cake mix box.

For the Cake Pop Base

0.5 to 1 cup frosting Cream cheese or chocolate frosting elevates the flavor and binds the cake.

For the Coating

12 oz candy melts Choose colors like orange, black, white, or green for that spooky look!

For Assembly

24 units lollipop sticks Essential for transforming cake balls into fun pops!
units candy eyeballs Add a quirky touch to each pop for a frightfully fun effect.
units Halloween sprinkles Perfect for a festive finish that adds crunch and color.
cups colored sugar Use orange, black, and purple to enhance the Halloween aesthetic.

Optional Enhancements

units gel food coloring Ideal for tinting white chocolate to match your spooky theme.
units red gel icing Perfect for adding veins to your candy eyeballs for a creepy touch.
units green frosting or fondant Great for creating pumpkin stems that complete the look.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake mix according to instructions, baking for 25 minutes. Let cool.
Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces and mix with frosting until it holds together.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and refrigerate or freeze until firm enough to handle.
Melt about 2 oz of candy melts and dip lollipop sticks before inserting them into each chilled cake ball.
Dip each cake pop in melted candy melts, ensuring complete coverage, and remove excess coating.
While the coating is wet, decorate with sprinkles, sugar, or candy eyeballs.
Place pops upright to dry for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed up the process.

Notes

Store your Halloween Cake Pops in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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