Spooky Jack-O'-Lantern Cake Pops: Easy Halloween Treat Recipe

Name: Spooky Jack-O'-Lantern Cake Pops: Easy Halloween Treat Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Baked Cake Crumbs (Any flavor, cooled and crumbled (from an 8-inch cake)); 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Frosting or Buttercream (To bind cake crumbs); 12 oz Orange Candy Melts (Merckens brand recommended for best results); 15 units Cake Pop Sticks (Standard size); as needed portions Black Edible Marker or Icing (For drawing jack-o'-lantern faces)

Learn how to make adorable and spooky jack-o'-lantern cake pops using a special mold and orange candy melts. Perfect for Halloween parties, these treats are easier to create than they appear. Follow this quick guide to craft your own festive desserts!

#Halloween

#Cake Pops

#Baking

#Dessert

#Holiday Treat

#Easy Recipe

#Kids Friendly

Finished Jack-O'-Lantern Cake Pops

Recipe Information

45m

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Close-up of a Decorated Cake Pop

Ingredients

Baked Cake Crumbs
(Any flavor, cooled and crumbled (from an 8-inch cake))
2 cups
Cream Cheese Frosting or Buttercream
(To bind cake crumbs)
1 cup

Orange Candy Melts
(Merckens brand recommended for best results)
12 oz
Cake Pop Sticks
(Standard size)
15 units
Black Edible Marker or Icing
(For drawing jack-o'-lantern faces)
as needed portions

Servings: 15

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Orange Dipped Cake Pops Setting

Instructions

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1
Combine cake crumbs and frosting. Mix until a dough-like consistency is formed. Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and insert a cake pop stick into each. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Combine cake crumbs and frosting. Mix until a dough-like consistency is formed. Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and insert a cake pop stick into each. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
45m
Ensure cake balls are firm to prevent them from falling off sticks when dipping. You can use a cake pop mold for uniform shapes.
2
Melt orange candy melts according to package instructions, typically in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted candy, ensuring full coverage. Tap gently to remove excess coating.
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10m
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Melt orange candy melts according to package instructions, typically in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted candy, ensuring full coverage. Tap gently to remove excess coating.
10m
Work quickly as the candy melts will start to set. Keep the candy warm in a double boiler if needed.

3
Place dipped cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to allow the candy coating to fully set. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes at room temperature, or quicker in the refrigerator.
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Place dipped cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to allow the candy coating to fully set. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes at room temperature, or quicker in the refrigerator.
15m
Ensure the coating is completely firm before moving to the next step to avoid smudging.
4
Once the orange coating is set, use black edible markers or black decorating icing to draw jack-o'-lantern faces on each cake pop. Get creative with different expressions!
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15m
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Once the orange coating is set, use black edible markers or black decorating icing to draw jack-o'-lantern faces on each cake pop. Get creative with different expressions!
15m
Practice drawing faces on a piece of parchment paper first if you're unsure about your design.