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Halloween Cake Pops

These Halloween cake pops are bite-sized treats made by coating crumbled cake with melted chocolate, then decorated with spooky colors and edible glitter. They have a fun, messy appearance with a smooth, shiny finish and are perfect for sharing during Halloween festivities. Customizable in colors and decorations, they combine creativity with deliciousness in each bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package store-bought sponge cake or homemade cake crumbled into fine pieces
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips for melting and coating
  • Food coloring gels assorted food coloring gels for decorating and spooky effects
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter assorted sprinkles or edible glitter for finishing touches
  • 12 candy sticks candy sticks for holding the cake pops
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to thin melted chocolate if needed

Equipment

  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Piping bag or plastic sandwich bag
  • Silicone mold or foam block
  • Sharp knife or toothpick

Method
 

  1. Crumb the cake into fine, even pieces until it resembles moist sand, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Use your hands or a spatula to knead the crumbs together, forming a uniform dough that holds together when pressed.
  3. Scoop out small portions of the cake mixture and roll them into tight, smooth balls about the size of a golf ball.
  4. Insert a candy stick into each cake ball, pressing gently to secure it without cracking the cake.
  5. Place the cake pops on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and shiny. Add a splash of vegetable oil if the coating is too thick.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate into a tall glass to make dipping easier.
  8. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat evenly, then tap off any excess.
  9. Stick the coated cake pop into a foam block or silicone mold to set upright, then decorate with food coloring, sprinkles, or edible glitter to make them spooky and festive.
  10. Allow the decorated cake pops to sit at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate coating is firm and shiny.
  11. Once set, serve your spooky Halloween cake pops on a platter and enjoy the sweet, festive bites!

Notes

For added spooky effect, use colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or draw tiny faces with food-safe markers. Chilling the cake pops thoroughly ensures a neat coating and easier decorating.