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Monster Eyeball Cake Pops

Monster Eyeball Cake Pops are bite-sized desserts featuring moist vanilla cake coated in gooey red-tinted frosting to resemble flesh. Each pop is topped with a faux eyeball made from candy or fondant, creating a creepy and playful presentation with a chewy and sweet texture. The final appearance is disturbingly realistic yet fun, perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix prepared according to package instructions
  • 1 cup store-bought vanilla frosting for mixing and coating
  • 1/2 cup red gel food coloring to create fleshy, creepy frosting
  • 200 g candy melts or white chocolate for making eyeballs
  • 12 small round candies or fondant balls for eyeball pupils
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil helps melt candy melts smoothly

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Cake pan
  • Food processor or fork
  • Silicone mold or small ball-shaped cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or non-stick mat
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon or piping bag
  • Cooling rack
  • Dipping tools or skewers

Method
 

  1. Bake the vanilla cake in a prepared pan according to the package instructions. Once cooled completely, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the store-bought vanilla frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until the mixture comes together into a dough-like consistency. This helps the cake hold its shape when formed into balls.
  3. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each into smooth, round balls with your hands. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the candy melts or white chocolate with a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring until smooth. This creates a shiny, smooth coating for the eyeballs.
  5. Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, using a spoon or dipping tool to coat completely. Allow excess coating to drip off before placing the balls on a parchment-lined tray to set.
  6. Insert a toothpick or skewer into each coated cake ball and chill in the refrigerator until the coating is firm, about 15 minutes.
  7. While the coating sets, tint a portion of frosting with red gel food coloring to create a fleshy, bloody look. Mix well until evenly colored and smooth.
  8. Remove the set cake balls from the refrigerator and dip or coat them with the red frosting using a spoon or piping bag. Swirl to create realistic veiny textures and set aside.
  9. For the eyeballs, melt additional candy melts and pour into small silicone molds or lightly mold into small balls using your hands. Insert a small candy or fondant ball for the pupil in the center of each eyeball, pressing gently to secure.
  10. Once the eyeballs are set and firm, embed one into each cake pop, pressing gently to adhere. Use a small amount of frosting if needed to secure.
  11. Finish by gently adding some red vein details over the surface of the frosted cake pops with a piping bag or toothpick dipped in red frosting. Chill again for 10 minutes for everything to set fully.
  12. Remove the finished Monster Eyeball Cake Pops from the fridge and enjoy their creepy, delicious look! Perfect for Halloween parties, these are sure to turn heads and spark laughs.

Notes

Chill the frosting and cake pops thoroughly to ensure they hold their shape when coated and decorated. Use different candy or fondant designs to customize the eyeballs for added creepy effects.