Cake pops are all the rage and for good reason. They’re the perfect grab-and-go dessert at a party for any occasion, and they’re easily customizable: you can match party theme each and every time you make them. For Halloween, try these monster cake pops inspired by Oh Sweet Day. Your little (and big) ghosts and goblins will have a hard time keeping their hands off these not-so-scary monsters. They’re not only charming (yes, monsters can be cute!), they’re delicious. These cake pops start with a made-from-scratch recipe that will win the hearts of your guests every single time. ALSO TRY: Loaded cookie bars If you’ve never made cake pops before, we have good news: it’s not hard. This recipe is no different than making a from-scratch cake. So simple, and well worth the effort. What is more fun than a whole set of monster cake pops that you can set out at your next Halloween shindig? Beware, though — they may not last long because they’re amazing!
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Make cake batter
You’ll find some of your favorite ingredients here, like sugar, flour, cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
Continue adding cake batter ingredients
This cake recipe also has sour cream, which gives the mixture a creamy kick.
Begin buttercream frosting for Monster cake pops
While your cake is cooling, it’s time to create some delectable chocolate buttercream. This consists of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream and cocoa powder, and all of these delightful ingredients are combined to make your smooth chocolate buttercream.
Create cake pop mixture
After your cake has cooled, break it up into chunks and beat it until it’s been reduced to crumbs.
Incorporate buttercream
Add in, a little at a time, until a sticky dough forms.
This thick and sticky texture is ideal
Too thick or too thin and the cake pops will be difficult to form.
Scoop out tablespoons of cake pop mixture
Roll into balls and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Coat cake pops thoroughly
The rest of this recipe is probably the most fun. Dip each cake-pop-to-be in your melted orange Candy Melts, then add eyeballs and let them dry completely.
Decorate Monster cake pops
Of course, monsters need hair, so you’ll use your black Candy Melts and pipe the candy on top using a very small hole snipped in a bag.
Adorable and just spooky enough for Halloween
Add some creativity and fun to your next Halloween party!
Monster cake pops are so cute you may not even want to eat them!
So simple, and fun for the whole family.
But if you do….they will be delicious!
Courses Desserts
1 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 cup boiling water
Chocolate buttercream
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened1 cup powdered sugar, sifted1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon heavy cream1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
Other
1 bag orange Candy Melts (or your preferred color( for body1/2 bag black Candy Melts (or your preferred color) for hairCandy eyeballsColored sprinkles
