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Halloween Cake Pops

These Halloween cake pops are bite-sized treats coated in glossy chocolate with spooky decorations, perfect for seasonal parties. Made with crumbled baked cake mixed with frosting, then shaped into balls and dipped in chocolate, they boast a fun, festive appearance and a moist, tender interior. Their playful decorations and vibrant colors make them a delightful, whimsical dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package baked cake (vanilla or chocolate) crumble once cooled
  • 1/2 cup frosting cream cheese or vanilla, enough to bind
  • 2 cups dark chocolate or candy melts for coating, melted
  • decorative sprinkles or edible eyes for spooky decorations
  • 20 pieces lollipop sticks wooden or plastic
  • optional for coloring food coloring or gel to add eerie hues

Equipment

  • Double boiler or microwave
  • Mixing bowls
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Cooling rack
  • Decorating tools

Method
 

  1. Crumble the cooled baked cake finely in a large mixing bowl until it resembles coarse crumbs, releasing a sweet, baked aroma.
  2. Add the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly using a spoon or your hands until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together when pressed.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut, feeling the dough firm up as you shape each one.
  4. Insert a lollipop stick into each cake ball, then place them on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. While the cake pops chill, melt the dark chocolate or candy melts in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy, then let cool slightly.
  6. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat evenly, then tap off excess chocolate on the edge of the bowl.
  7. Decorate the coated cake pops with spooky sprinkles or edible eyes before the chocolate sets, pressing decorations lightly to adhere.
  8. Place the decorated cake pops upright on a cooling rack and allow the chocolate to fully set, about 20-30 minutes, in a cool room or refrigerator.
  9. Once the coating is firm and shiny, carefully handle each cake pop and serve on a platter for a fun Halloween treat.

Notes

For extra spooky effects, tint the melted chocolate with green, orange, or black food coloring. Get creative with your decorations—use piped icing, edible glitter, or themed toppers for a more haunting look.