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Halloween Cake Pops

These Halloween cake pops are bite-sized treats crafted by mixing crumbled cake with cream cheese or frosting, then shaping them into small balls. After chilling, they are dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with spooky icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter, resulting in colorful, festive treats with a smooth coating and playful decorations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cake crumbs leftover cake or baked sponge, crumbled fine
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese or frosting to bind the crumbs
  • 12 oz chocolate for coating dark, milk, or white chocolate, melted
  • assorted decorative icing and sprinkles for decorating and adding spooky details
  • 12 pieces lollipop sticks support for the cake pops
  • optional food coloring and edible ink to color coatings or draw faces

Equipment

  • Double boiler or microwave
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Combine the cake crumbs and cream cheese or frosting in a mixing bowl, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and sticky.
  2. Scoop out small portions and roll them into smooth, round balls about the size of a golf ball.
  3. Insert a lollipop stick into each cake ball, pressing gently to secure, then place on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Chill the cake pops in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm and chilled.
  5. Gently melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy, and the aroma of melted chocolate fills the air.
  6. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat evenly, then tap off excess chocolate and place back on parchment paper.
  7. Decorate the coated cake pops immediately with icing, sprinkles, edible glitter, or draw faces with edible ink, creating spooky monsters and fun details.
  8. Allow the decorations to set for about 15 minutes at room temperature, ensuring everything sticks firmly and the coating firms up.
  9. Once set, your spooky Halloween cake pops are ready to serve—perfect for sharing and celebrating the season with a festive, colorful treat.

Notes

For extra spooky effects, use colored coatings, edible eyes, or draw tiny faces with edible ink. Keep the chocolate at the right temperature for smooth dipping, and have fun experimenting with different decorations!