Silly Monster Cake Pops (Print)
Decorate whimsical monster cake pops with candy eyes, colors, and fun details for parties or treats.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
01 - 1 box (14 oz) vanilla or chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients specified on box: eggs, vegetable oil, water
→ Frosting
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating and Decoration
06 - 14 oz assorted candy melts, various colors
07 - 24 lollipop sticks
08 - Edible candy eyes, assorted sizes
09 - Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or colored sugar for decoration
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven as directed and prepare cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, oil, and water. Bake until a tester comes out clean and cool completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add frosting and mix until a cohesive dough is formed.
04 - Roll mixture into 24 evenly sized balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes.
05 - Place candy melts into microwave-safe bowls and melt according to package instructions until smooth.
06 - Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy and insert into the center of each cake ball. Transfer to freezer for 10 minutes to secure.
07 - Immerse each cake pop fully in melted candy coating and gently tap to remove excess.
08 - Quickly decorate cake pops with candy eyes, sprinkles, and other decorations to achieve playful monster designs before coating sets.
09 - Place decorated cake pops upright in a foam block or cake pop stand and allow to set completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Endlessly customizable with creative decorations
- Perfect for parties or family baking days
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- For gluten-free cake pops, simply use a gluten-free cake mix
- Candy melts can be found in most baking aisles and come in many colors for creative monster designs
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- Work quickly when decorating so candy coating does not set before adding eyes and sprinkles
- Use a foam block or cake pop stand to keep cake pops upright and prevent messy faces