Perfect Monster Eye Cake Pops
These fun and easy Halloween-themed cake pops feature moist cake balls coated in colorful candy melts and decorated with candy eyeballs, perfect for parties and festive treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 cake pops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or any boxed flavor you prefer)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 12 ounces candy melts in vibrant colors (green, purple, orange)
- Candy eyeballs (small and large sizes)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
- Wax paper or parchment for drying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake batter according to box instructions by combining cake mix, eggs, oil, and water.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 1 hour).
- Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl until fine but not powdery.
- Add about 1 cup vanilla frosting to cake crumbs and mix gently until mixture holds together when pressed. Adjust frosting or crumbs if too dry or wet.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt candy melts in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip one end of a cake pop stick into melted candy, insert halfway into cake ball, and chill 10 minutes to set.
- Dip entire cake pop into melted candy coating, letting excess drip off. Tap or spin stick to smooth coating.
- While coating is wet, press candy eyeballs onto pops and add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
- Place cake pops upright on parchment or styrofoam block to dry completely (about 30 minutes).
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped up to 2 months.
Notes
Chill cake pops before and after inserting sticks to help them hold together. Use short bursts when melting candy melts and stir often to avoid overheating. If candy thickens, add a drop of vegetable oil to smooth it. Roll cake balls tightly for sturdiness. If a pop falls off the stick, roll again and chill before retrying. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use appropriate cake mixes, frostings, and candy melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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