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Monster Eyeball Cake Pops

Monster Eyeball Cake Pops are bite-sized treats made from moist cake crumbled and mixed with frosting to form a sticky dough. The mixture is shaped into round balls, coated in glossy melted chocolate, and decorated with tiny candy eyes to resemble creepy eyeballs, resulting in a fun, grotesque-looking dessert with a tender interior and crunchy exterior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box store-bought cake (frosted or unfrosted) preferably chocolate or vanilla
  • 1/2 cup frosting store-bought or homemade, plain or flavored
  • 1 bag white chocolate or candy melts for coating
  • 15 pieces candy eyes small, bloodshot or with red accents for creepy effect

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Food processor or mixing bowl
  • Candy thermometer
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork until it resembles fine crumbs.
  2. Add the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and can be easily rolled into balls.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, using your hands to roll and ensure they are smooth and even. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm them up, making coating easier and neater.
  5. While the cake balls chill, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Use a candy thermometer to ensure it doesn’t overheat.
  6. Remove the cake balls from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess gently to create a smooth, shiny coating.
  7. Place the coated cake pops back on the lined sheet and immediately press a candy eye into the center of each to resemble a creepy eyeball.
  8. Allow the chocolate to set and harden at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the tray in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  9. Once the coatings are completely hardened, carefully transfer the cake pops to a serving plate or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

For extra gooey effect, dip the cake pops in a second layer of chocolate. Use edible red coloring or gel to add bloodshot details on the candy eyes if desired.