Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
- 24 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate wafers
- 24 lollipop sticks
- Blue, green, or brown candy melts (for the iris)
- Black decorating gel or black edible ink marker (for the pupil)
- Red edible ink marker or red food coloring with a fine brush
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the instructions on the box. Once finished, let the cake cool completely. After it has cooled, remove any browned edges from the cake. Crumble the remaining cake into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork until it resembles fine crumbs. Ensure there are no large chunks left behind for a smooth texture.
- Add the vanilla frosting to the cake crumbs. Use a spatula or your hands to mix until the frosting is fully incorporated and the mixture holds together like dough. Scoop out about one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to create a smooth, round ball. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it halfway into a chilled cake ball. Then, dip the entire ball into the white chocolate, tilting the bowl to cover it completely. Gently tap the stick on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place the stick into a styrofoam block to let the coating set.
- Once the white coating is completely dry, melt a small amount of your chosen “eye color” candy melts (blue, green, or brown). Use a small spoon or a piping bag to add a small circle to the front of each cake pop. This forms the iris. Once the iris is dry, use a black edible marker or a dot of black decorating gel to create the pupil in the center of the colored circle.
- To give your eyeballs that truly “spooky” look, use a red edible ink marker or a fine-tipped brush dipped in red food coloring. Draw thin, squiggly lines starting from the back of the cake pop and moving toward the iris. These “veins” make the eyeballs look bloodshot and realistic. Let the decorations dry completely before serving.
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes