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Spooky Monster Eyeball Cake Pops

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These spooky monster eyeball cake pops are a fun and easy Halloween treat featuring moist cake balls coated in glossy candy melts and decorated with creepy red veins and pupils.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, water)
  • ½ cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces (340g) white candy melts
  • Black edible gel or black piping gel for pupils
  • Red edible gel or red decorating icing for veins
  • White candy eyes (optional)
  • Cake pop sticks or lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into greased 9×13 inch pan and bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  2. Crumble cooled cake into a large bowl until fine and crumbly but not powdery.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk or sugar for thick but spreadable consistency.
  4. Add ½ cup (120g) frosting to cake crumbs and mix until mixture holds together when pressed. Adjust with more frosting or crumbs as needed.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into 1.5 inch (4 cm) balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and chill at least 30 minutes.
  6. Melt white candy melts in microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip tip of each cake pop stick into melted candy, then insert halfway into cake ball. Chill pops 10 minutes to set.
  8. Dip each cake pop into melted candy melts, covering completely. Tap off excess and stand upright in styrofoam block to dry. Reheat candy melts if thickened.
  9. Before coating hardens, use small paintbrush or toothpick to add red veins with red edible gel. Once dry, add black pupil with black edible gel. Optionally add white candy eyes.
  10. Allow cake pops to dry completely at room temperature or in fridge about 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill cake balls well before dipping to prevent crumbling. Use high-quality candy melts for smooth coating. Decorate veins while coating is tacky for best adhesion. Work in batches to avoid candy melts seizing. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: Halloween, cake pops, spooky treats, monster eyeballs, candy melts, party snacks

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