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Monster Eyeball Cake Pops

These cake pops are formed from crumbled cake mixed with frosting, then shaped into small balls. They are coated in melted chocolate to create a glossy shell and decorated with edible eyes or homemade eyeballs for a spooky, realistic appearance. The final product resembles tiny, creepy eyeballs with a firm, smooth exterior and a playful, irregular shape.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crumbled baked cake use leftover or baked and cooled cake
  • 0.5 cups frosting store-bought or homemade, to bind the cake balls
  • 12 oz candy melts or white chocolate for coating the cake pops
  • small edible eyes or homemade eyeballs for decoration, or make your own using fondant or modeling chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional) to help candy melts flow smoothly

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Lollipop sticks or skewers
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoons or dip tools
  • Small brushes (optional for decoration)

Method
 

  1. Start by mixing the crumbled cake with frosting in a large bowl until the mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
  2. Use your hands or a scoop to roll the mixture into small, even-sized balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Insert a lollipop stick or skewer into each ball, then chill the cake pops in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the candy melts or white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Add a bit of coconut oil if needed to achieve a glossy, fluid consistency.
  5. Once cooled, dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, covering it completely and holding it gently above the bowl to let excess drip off.
  6. Set the coated cake pops upright in a foam block or on the lined baking sheet to dry and set, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Decorate each eyeball by attaching edible eyes or pressing small homemade eyeballs onto the chocolate shell with a tiny bit of extra melted chocolate as glue.
  8. Optionally, use small brushes to add extra details or vein effects with colored icing or melted chocolate for a more creepy look.
  9. Allow the decorated cake pops to dry completely, about 10-15 minutes, until the decorations are secure and the surface is glossy.

Notes

Ensure the cake mixture isn't too crumbly or too greasy for easy shaping. Chill thoroughly to prevent eyes from cracking. Use edible decorations for safety and best appearance.