Halloween Bloody Eyeball Cake Pop Recipe: Spooky Treats!
By: Shivani Choudhary
Updated On: November 7, 2024
Halloween is creeping up on us, and with it comes a slew of spooky, fun, and delicious treats. One of my favorites to whip up for a Halloween party are Halloween Bloody Eyeball Cake Pops.
These eerie little creations are not only a hit with kids but also with the adults who appreciate a taste of something sweet alongside the celebration's chills and thrills. The best part? These cake pops are surprisingly easy to make and can be customized to be as creepy or cute as you desire. Let's dive into this ghoulishly delightful recipe.
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Tips for Perfect Cake Pops:
- Choosing the Right Cake Mix:
- While you can use any flavor, opting for a red velvet or chocolate cake mix can add an extra surprise inside when you bite into the cake pop.
- Making Them Extra Spooky:
- Try adding different colored candy melts like green or blue for a variety of eyeballs, or even add a bit of edible glitter for a magical twist.
Halloween Bloody Eyeball Cake Pop Recipe
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Styrofoam block (for drying cake pops)
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Parchment paper
- Toothpick (for detailing)
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix any flavor
- Ingredients required for the cake mix usually eggs, oil, and water
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- White candy melts
- Red candy melts
- Black icing gel
- Lollipop sticks
- Edible eyeball decorations optional
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to bake your cake. Once it is done, allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the Cake: In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs.
- Mix in the Frosting: Add about half of the can of vanilla frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated and the mixture holds together when squeezed.
- Shape the Cake Balls: Roll the cake-frosting mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Cake Balls: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the cake balls are firm.
- Melt the Candy Coatings: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts according to the package instructions. In another bowl, melt the red candy melts.
- Insert the Sticks: Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted white candy and insert it halfway into each cake ball. This helps secure the stick in place.
- Coat the Cake Pops: Dip each cake ball into the melted white candy, making sure it’s completely covered. Let any excess coating drip off before sticking the cake pop into the Styrofoam block to dry.
- Create the Bloody Effect: Once the white coating has set, use a toothpick to drizzle the melted red candy over the cake pops, creating a blood-like effect.
- Add the Eyeballs: Use your black icing gel to draw a small circle in the center of each cake pop or add an edible eyeball decoration for extra spookiness.
- Set and Serve: Allow the cake pops to set completely before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 21g
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With a fork in one hand and a pen in the other, Shivani brings her culinary adventures to life through evocative words and tantalizing tastes. Her love for food knows no bounds, and she's on a mission to share the magic of flavors with fellow enthusiasts.