Description
A straightforward recipe for making festive Halloween-themed cake pops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 can frosting (16 oz)
- 12 oz melting chocolate or candy wafers (orange or black)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Cake pop sticks
- Food coloring (optional, for cake)
- Sprinkles or edible markers for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the box directions. Bake and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add the frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix until the mixture holds together like dough.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls (about 1 inch diameter).
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate or candy wafers according to package directions, stirring in vegetable oil for smoother dipping.
- Dip the tip of a cake pop stick into the melted coating and insert it about halfway into a chilled cake ball. Return to the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the stick.
- Dip the entire cake ball into the melted coating, rotating to cover completely. Tap the stick gently against the side of the bowl to remove excess coating.
- Immediately apply sprinkles or use edible markers to decorate before the coating hardens.
- Place the finished cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or stand until the coating is fully set.
Notes
- Use leftover cake scraps or day-old cake for the best texture.
- If the coating is too thick, add a small amount of shortening or coconut oil to thin it slightly.
- For cleaner dipping, ensure the cake balls are very cold before coating.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Halloween, cake pops, chocolate coating, dessert, party treat, easy