Fall is such a festive time of year. Don’t you just love all the decorations, the sweet foods, the change of seasons, and festive crafts to go along with it? I love this time of year. Halloween being one of my favorite parts of the season. Today I’m sharing an easy recipe to make your own Halloween Cake Pops.
I was originally inspired to make these wonderful and oh-so spooktacular treats from Sophia on TLC’s Cake Boss show. She definitely learned from the best, so I knew we had to try making our very own cake pops. I’m excited to share a Halloween spin on her delightful and sweet recipe.
Now, I’m no professional baker by any means, but this recipe sure was A LOT of fun to put together. My kids loved seeing us create these wonderful Halloween Cake Pops. I hope you get the chance to make some cake pops after reading the recipe below.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix + Ingredients needed to mix
Frosting - We used Betty Crocker Vanilla, Rich and Creamy
Lollipop sticks - Wilton makes a set for under $2
Baking Chocolate - We used white chocolate chips
Halloween Sprinkles
Steps:
1. Mix your cake according to the directions on the box and bake using a 7 or 9-inch cake pan.
2. Once cooked, let the cake completely cool.
3. Cut your cake into squares, and crumble into mixing bowl, add frosting (don’t be shy with the frosting). We used at least 1/2 of the container of frosting. You want a sticky consistency, the more frosting the better. *Optional, you can add food coloring if you want a certain color cake pop*
4. Mix the crumbled cake mix and frosting together until you get a paste-like texture.
5. Using a small ice cream scooper, begin scooping the cake out of the bowl, placing each ball onto a cookie sheet or tray.
6. Freeze your cake scoops for at least 30 to 40 minutes. If you take your cake balls out of the freezer and they are still not somewhat hard, freeze for up to 1 hour.
7. While you are waiting for your cake pops to firm in the freezer, go ahead and begin melting your white chocolate using a double boiler. Keep stirring chocolate until smooth, leave on lowest heat.
8. Remove cake pops from the freezer and roll each into a ball.
7. Gather your cake pop sticks/lollipop sticks, first - dip your pop stick into the melted chocolate about 1/2 inch. This should help the pop stick attach to the cake ball. Now insert the stick into each cake ball.
8. Begin dipping your frozen cake balls into the your melted chocolate. Coat each cake pop completely, you can use a spoon or spatula to smooth out the outer layer.
9. Add sprinkles and decorate
You can refrigerate your cake pops if you won’t be eating them right away. If you plan to eat them at a party, leave at room temperature for a softer cake pop.
At first, I was hesitant making my very first batch of cake pops, and if you’ve never made any, rest assured this recipe will set your worries at ease. These cake pops are DELICIOUS! We made over a dozen of these Halloween cake pops but before the end of the weekend, they were gone, yes gone.. like a ghost. Well, we actually had some out of town guests who just might’ve helped eat all most of the cake pops.
The hardest part of this recipe is probably just eating one, but I would recommend a nice glass o’ milk with yours. These cake pops are such a tasty treat perfect for a holiday party or just a great way to enjoy a sweet treat with your family. Either way these pops are sure to be a big hit this Halloween.
Have you ever made cake pops before? What did you think after making your first batch?
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I love making cake and brownie pops. They’re so fun and they can be so cute!
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Oh brownie pops…those sound good Leslie! I’ll have to try those next. Hope you have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by and happy friday!!!!
I love Halloween treats and have yet to get around to trying to make cake pops. They look easy enough. I think Halloween may be the perfect time to try making some. Thank you for sharing on #FoodieFridays. I am inspired to make cake pops now!
Sarah @ Sarah’s Bake Studio recently posted…Mini Cream Puffs
Hi Sarah, so glad you like our simple to follow cake pop recipe. So many ways to make these yummy treats, using your favorite flavors or colors too. Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my goodness, these are so cute and look easy…which I love!
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Coming from a cupcake lover, I’m SO glad to hear you like our recipe. Cake pops are now my new favorite treat, enjoy!
These are so adorable. You should stop by and link up to our Fantabulous Fall Favorites Blog Hop.
http://mylifeabundant.com/fantabulous-fall-favorites-and-i-love-fall-printable/
Thanks Tammy for the invite to Fantabulous Fall Favorites, I just stopped by and joined the fun! Have a great weekend.
These are so adorable! I’ve never made cake pops, but now I’ll have to try them. They look easy to do! Pinned!
Tammy @ creativekkids recently posted…Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping and Glaze #linky
Thank you Tammy. Let me know what you think after making your cake pops. The recipe is easy to follow and once they are finished they are one tasty treat, enjoy!
These are adorable.
Debi
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Thanks Debi, cake pops are so fun to create and of course you can’t go wrong with making these for your next party. Thanks for stopping by!
Looks spooktacular!
Aww to my favorite Halloween goddess, these cake pops are now my new favorite party treat! Easy recipe to follow and they are scrumptious!
Hi Heather your cake pops are so cute and you make them look so easy. I will have to try putting them in the freezer, that is a great idea!
Katie Pinch recently posted…Halloween Sensory Play Ideas & Mega CASH Giveaway
Hi Katie, Who knew cake pops could be so easy to make right? Honestly the flavor combos are endless, and they are fun for the kids to help make + of course eat!
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks so much for posting this! I always thought you needed some special pan for cake pops or something. I had no idea about mixing it with frosting and freezing! I will definitely try this. They look awesome.
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I’m so glad our recipe helped you!!! I’d love hear how your cake pops turn out. I think once you make your first batch you’ll fall in love with this simple recipe and want to make more
Thanks for stopping by.
Cake and Halloween on a stick. What’s not to love! I like mixing my baked cake with cream cheese to keep it from being too sweet. These might make an appearance at my Halloween festivities!
Hi Meaghan, oh yum mixing cream cheese with the mix = sounds Dlish to me! I hope you get to try some cake pops, easier to make than most realize. Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!
Too cute you can never go wrong with cake pops! Thanks for sharing at Creative Spark Link Party. Hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/1tYPo3T
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Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by. Cake Pops are the best, right?! Glad you like our easy to follow recipe. I’ll make sure to stop by Creative Spark and join the fun
These look great, and really simple to make. I reckon I’d do some pumpkin ones with orange covering
Emma T recently posted…Getting back into the swing of nursery school routine
Thank you Emma, I love the idea of orange frosting to make pumpkins, yum! Thanks for stopping by.
I am featuring these on our Friday G+ Party invite on my blog tomorrow. I love these.
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Thank you so much Tammy for including our cake pops as a feature tomorrow. Can’t wait to come join the fun and see what everyone is sharing
My Kiddies have recently fallen in love with the Cake Pops from Starbucks so I know they would definitely love these as a bit of a Halloween treat. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh the cake pops are Starbucks are a big hit with my kiddos too, Tiffany! These are fun because the kids can help create them and of course enjoy sampling them too
Thanks for stopping by!
This is the first time I have actually read the directions for making Cake pops. Yours look so pretty, I’d like to give it a try! I think I can. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Home Matters Linky party. Pinning it!
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Hi Shirley, I’m glad you like our recipe. It’s easier than you might think which makes this a great recipe to try. Plus you can change up the flavor or color for any holiday too! Thanks for pinning and sharing, have a great weekend!
This looks so good! What a cute idea. Pinned. We had so much fun partying with you at our last party. We hope to see you tonight’s party at 7 pm. We love to see what you have been working on! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
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Hi There, I’m glad you liked our Halloween Cake Pops. They are so easy to make and yummy to eat too! Thank you for pinning. I’m headed your way now to join tonights party!
Great job, these look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing at the Create & Share Link Party. Hope to see you again tomorrow night (7:00 PM MST)! http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/
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Hi Mandee, thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy joining you at Create and Share each week, looking forward to this Wednesday again.
These look amazing! I’ve tried making cake pops before, but mine never come out looking this perfect. (pinned!)
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Hi Jennifer, I was pleasantly surprised how simple these cake pops are to make. I always thought you needed a cake pop machine, lol. So glad you stopped by, I hope you have a great week!
You make it look so easy. I’ve always stayed away from trying to make them, but will definitely give it a go now. Thanks for a great post.
ruth cartwright recently posted…Free black cat Halloween cross stitch PDF pattern
Aw, thanks Ruth. I did really enjoy making these cake pops and they are much easier than I thought too. I honestly always thought you needed a cake pop maker, luckily you dont
Thanks for stopping by, I’m so glad you did!