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Halloween Monster Eyeball Cake Pops

These cake pops are crafted to resemble creepy eyeballs, combining cake, frosting, and candy coatings to achieve a smooth and glossy exterior with grotesque red veins. Each eyeball features a gooey center and detailed decorations that make them both visually striking and delightfully sweet with a chewy bite. The final appearance is that of miniature, disturbing yet adorable eyeballs on sticks, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box ready-made cake (vanilla or chocolate) crumbled after baking
  • 1 cup buttercream or frosting frosting for mixing with cake crumbs
  • 2 cups white chocolate or candy melts coating for glossy finish
  • Red gel food coloring amount as needed red veins for decoration
  • Black gel or edible marker amount as needed pupil for realistic eyeball look
  • Optional edible red or pink gel for gooey center effect

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Food processor or blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Lollipop sticks or skewers
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Spray or spatula for coating
  • Fine-tipped piping bag or toothpick

Method
 

  1. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs using a fork or your hands, then place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the frosting gradually and mix until the mixture is dense, cohesive, and easy to roll into balls.
  2. Scoop out small portions of the cake mixture and roll each into a smooth, round ball about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip a lollipop stick into the melted coating, then insert it into each cake ball about halfway to create the eyeball on a stick.
  4. Dip each cake pop into the melted coating, swirling gently to cover completely and creating a shiny, smooth surface. Tap off excess coating and set them upside down on wax paper to dry and harden.
  5. Once the coating is set, use a fine-tipped piping bag or toothpick to draw red veins onto each eyeball for a creepy, veiny effect. Add a small black dot for the pupil to give the eyeball a realistic, spooky look.
  6. If desired, create a gooey center by injecting small amounts of edible red or pink gel into the middle of the eyeballs with a toothpick, adding a gruesome, squishy appearance.
  7. Arrange the finished eyeball cake pops on a serving tray. They’re now ready to serve, with a glossy finish, spooky decorations, and a fun, chewy texture that’s perfect for Halloween festivities.

Notes

To enhance the spooky effect, consider adding glow-in-the-dark edible accents or serving in a dimly lit setup.