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Delicious Halloween Cake Pops

Delicious Halloween Cake Pops That Are Spooktacularly Easy

These Delicious Halloween Cake Pops are customizable, quick, and kid-friendly, making them perfect for the spooky season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cake pops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Cake Mix chocolate, vanilla, or pumpkin spice
  • 2-3 large Eggs based on package requirements
  • 1 cup Water or Milk milk recommended for richer texture
For the Filling and Coating
  • 1 cup Frosting chocolate or cream cheese, dairy-free options available
  • 12 oz Chocolate Melts dark, milk, or white chocolate
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyes for spooky decorations
  • 1 tube Red Icing for bloodshot effect
  • 1 cup Sprinkles or Edible Glitter Halloween-themed colors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • fork
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Styrofoam or Heavy-bottomed Mug

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine your cake mix, eggs, and water or milk.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  5. Mix the crumbled cake with your preferred frosting until it holds together.
  6. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres and place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Refrigerate the cake balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Melt the chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
  9. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate using a fork.
  10. Press candy eyes into the chocolate coating while still wet for decoration.
  11. Set the decorated cake pops upright in Styrofoam or a heavy-bottomed mug to harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cake pops can be customized with various flavors and decorations to suit any taste and dietary preference.

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