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Halloween Monster Eyeball Cake Pops

These Halloween Monster Eyeball Cake Pops are bite-sized treats made from crumbled leftover cake mixed with frosting, shaped into round balls, and coated in melted chocolate or candy melts to resemble creepy eyeballs. Decorated with red vein accents using colored candy or gel, they have a firm outer shell and a gooey, moist interior that mimics eyeball flesh, creating a playful and slightly grotesque appearance.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween/Festive
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crumbled cake or leftover cake crumbs preferably vanilla or neutral flavor
  • 1/2 cup frosting about the same flavor as the cake
  • 12 oz candy melts or melting chocolate white, milk, or dark as preferred
  • 1 small red gel or candy decorating icing for veins and details
  • Optional food coloring for additional vein coloring

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Spoon or fork
  • Food-safe piping bag or plastic sandwich bag
  • Small pointed tips or toothpicks for decoration

Method
 

  1. Combine the cake crumbs and frosting in a mixing bowl, mixing until the texture feels firm enough to roll into balls but still moist.
  2. Use your hands to shape the mixture into roughly 12 round balls, about one inch in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Pop the tray into the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up the balls, making them easier to dip without falling apart.
  4. While the balls chill, melt the candy melts or melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth and glossy.
  5. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, using a spoon or fork to fully coat them, and gently shake off any excess before placing them back on the lined tray.
  6. Let the coated cake balls sit at room temperature or in the fridge for about 15 minutes until the coating is firm and set.
  7. Use a small piping bag or a toothpick dipped in red gel to draw red veins and details on each eyeball, creating a creepy, veiny appearance.
  8. Optional: Add additional color details with food coloring or more gel to enhance the bloodshot or bruised look.
  9. Once decorated, allow the eyeballs to sit and set completely—this keeps the decorations in place and the coating firm.
  10. Arrange the spooky eyeball cake pops on a serving platter and enjoy these creepy, delicious treats perfect for Halloween parties or horror movie nights.