Monster Eyeball Cake Pops Recipe
These Monster Eyeball Cake Pops are a spooky-cute Halloween treat that kids and adults will love! Made with moist cake crumbs mixed with frosting, then dipped in colorful candy coating and decorated with candy “eyeballs,” they’re fun, festive, and deliciously bite-sized. Perfect for Halloween parties, dessert tables, or as a creative edible craft with kids!
Ingredients
- 1 baked cake chocolate, vanilla, or your choice
- ½ cup frosting store-bought or homemade
- 12 oz white candy melts or white chocolate
- Candy eyes
- Red candy melts or red food coloring for the veins
- Lollipop sticks
Notes:
- You can use leftover cake for this recipe It works just as well.
- Candy eyes are available in most grocery stores or online.
- Use gel food coloring for bright and clean lines when decorating.
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cake Mixture
- Crumble your baked cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor. Add frosting a spoonful at a time and mix until it forms a soft, dough like texture. It should hold together when pressed but not feel sticky.
Step 2: Shape into Balls
- Scoop small portions and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape when dipped later.
Step 3: Insert the Sticks
- Melt a small amount of white chocolate or candy melts. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the chocolate, then insert it halfway into each chilled cake ball. This step keeps the sticks from falling off. Chill again for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Dip and Coat
- Melt the rest of the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth. Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated. Gently tap off the extra coating. Set them upright in a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry.
Step 5: Decorate the Eyeballs
- Before the coating hardens completely, stick a candy eye in the center of each pop. Once dry, use melted red candy melts or edible gel to draw “veins” from the center outward. You can also use green or purple candy melts for monster-style variations.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Cake Base: You can use any cake flavor — chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet all work great for spooky variety. Crumble the cake finely for smooth pops.
- Binding Frosting: Add frosting a spoonful at a time — just enough to hold the crumbs together without getting too sticky.
- Chilling Tip: Chill cake balls for at least 30 minutes before dipping. This helps them hold their shape and prevents cracking.
- Coating: Use white candy melts for the “eyeball” look. If it’s too thick, thin with a few drops of coconut oil or shortening.
- Decoration: Candy eyeballs, gel icing, or colored chocolate can create creepy, fun designs — perfect for Halloween parties!
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 1 month. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Cake Pop)
Calories: 180 kcal |Carbohydrates: 24 g |
Fiber: 0.5 g |
Sugars: 17 g |
Protein: 2 g |
Fat: 9 g |
Saturated Fat: 5 g |
Cholesterol: 15 mg |
Sodium: 95 mg |
Potassium: 60 mg |
Calcium: 20 mg |
Iron: 0.6 mg