Halloween Cake Pops
Delightful Halloween-themed cake pops that are fun and easy to make, perfect for parties or festive treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 cake pops
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 12 candy melts (orange, purple, or white)
- Sprinkles (Halloween-themed)
- Lollipop sticks or cake pop sticks
- Optional: Edible markers for details
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Bake the cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the cake batter into a greased 8-inch round baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Crumble the cake: Once the cake is cool, crumble it into a large bowl using your hands until it resembles fine crumbs. This step is crucial for forming the pops.
- Mix in the frosting: In a separate bowl, beat together the cocoa powder, softened butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Mix this frosting into the cake crumbs until well combined. The mixture should be moist enough to hold together without crumbling.
- Form the cake balls: Take small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once done, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- Melt the candy coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package instructions, stirring until smooth.
- Attach the sticks: Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy coating, then insert it into a chilled cake ball. This helps to secure the stick in place.
- Coat the cake pops: Once all the cake balls have sticks, dip each one into the melted candy coating, allowing the excess to drip off. You can twirl them gently for an even coat.
- Decorate: Before the candy coating sets, sprinkle with Halloween-themed decorations like sprinkles or edible glitter. Place the pops upright in a cake pop stand or a block of foam to set.
- Enjoy! Allow the pops to cool completely before serving. They can be stored at room temperature for several days or refrigerated.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter, and ensure the cake is cooled before crumbling. Cake pops can be frozen for up to a month.