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Halloween Cake Pops

These Halloween cake pops are made by combining leftover cake with frosting, shaping them into small balls, and dipping them in glossy chocolate to create a fun, festive treat. Decorated with spooky eyes and sprinkles, they have a moist interior and a crisp, shiny shell. Perfect for a playful, creative dessert that’s easy to customize for any spooky celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Universal
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crumbled cake any flavor, leftover cake works well
  • 1/2 cup frosting vanilla or cream cheese, enough to bind the cake
  • 12 oz chocolate dark or milk, good quality for gloss and flavor
  • decorative candy eyes and sprinkles for spooky decorations
  • 12 pieces lollipop sticks wooden or plastic
  • few drops gel or liquid food coloring optional, for spooky accents

Equipment

  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Styrofoam block or cake pop stand

Method
 

  1. Start by melting your chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl until smooth and shiny—this should take about 2-3 minutes in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
  2. Crumb your leftover cake finely with your hands or a fork, breaking it down into small, even pieces that feel crumbly but hold together when pressed.
  3. Mix in the frosting gradually until the mixture becomes a soft, moldable dough that sticks together when pressed—this helps it hold shape when formed into balls.
  4. Shape the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut, then place them on a parchment-lined tray and pop into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  5. Once chilled, melt a bit more chocolate if needed. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it carefully into each cake ball, about halfway through—this acts as a glue.
  6. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat evenly. Tap off excess and immediately decorate with sprinkles or place edible eyes before the coating sets.
  7. Set the decorated cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry and set fully, which takes about 30 minutes. You can add extra details with icing or edible markers once dry.
  8. Check that the chocolate coating is crisp and shiny, and that decorations are secure. If the coating is sticky, give the pops more time to dry.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate and work in a cool, dry environment. Feel free to get creative with your decorations—eyes, faces, or spooky patterns make these cake pops extra fun!