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Halloween Cake Pops Recipe

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These Halloween Cake Pops are a festive and fun treat perfect for any spooky celebration. Moist vanilla cake is baked just until barely done, then mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create a cake dough that is molded into popsicles shapes, dipped in colorful candy melts, and decorated with Halloween flair. Easy to make and perfect for parties or gifting, these cake pops combine creativity with delicious flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Cake Pops

  • 1 vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 oz colored candy melts
  • Cakesicle mold
  • Popsicle sticks

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake: Bake the vanilla cake mix according to the package directions, but ensure it is barely baked through so the cake remains extremely moist.
  2. Mix Cake Dough: Immediately after baking, pour the hot cake into the bowl of a stand mixer. Avoid overbaking, as a drier cake will be harder to mold.
  3. Add Sugar and Flavor: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cake, then mix on low speed with the paddle attachment until a dough forms that can be pressed into a ball.
  4. Fill Molds: Portion the cake dough into the cakesicle mold, pressing down and smoothing the dough with a small silicone spatula.
  5. Insert Sticks and Freeze: Insert popsicle sticks into each mold cavity filled with cake dough. Freeze the molds for 10-15 minutes until the cake pops are firm.
  6. Remove from Molds: Hold the stick and gently press down on the mold to release each cakesicle, then push the stick up and out of the mold carefully.
  7. Freeze on Tray: Place the cakesicles on a cookie sheet and back into the freezer to firm up while preparing the coating.
  8. Melt Candy Coating: Melt colored candy melts until smooth, then pour into a tall, narrow container for dipping.
  9. Dip Cake Pops: Dip each chilled cakesicle into the melted candy melts, shake gently to remove excess coating, then set upright to start setting before placing on a silicone mat to fully harden.
  10. Decorate: Use additional colors of melted candy melts to decorate the cake pops as desired.
  11. Serve or Package: Serve immediately or package individually in bags with ribbons for gifting.
  12. Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Do not overbake the cake; it should be very moist for easier molding.
  • Use a cakesicle mold for uniform popsicle-shaped cake pops.
  • Freeze the cake pops before dipping to help the coating set properly.
  • Store at room temperature; refrigeration may cause condensation and affect texture.
  • Decorate with various candy melt colors for festive Halloween themes.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/halloween-cake-pops-recipe/