Save Whimsical, colorful cake pops decorated to look like playful monsters. These cheerful treats are perfect for parties or a fun afternoon of baking with kids, bringing vibrant color and smiles to any occasion.
I first made these silly monster cake pops for my nephew’s birthday party and the kids absolutely loved choosing the colors and decorating their own monster faces. It’s a wonderfully interactive recipe that always makes for great memories in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- Cake: 1 box (400 g) vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box: eggs, oil, water)
- Frosting: 100 g (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened, 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 100 g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Coating & Decoration: 400 g (14 oz) candy melts (various bright colors), 24 lollipop sticks, edible candy eyes (assorted sizes), sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or colored sugar (for decoration)
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Instructions
- Bake and Cool Cake:
- Bake the cake according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting:
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Make Cake Ball Mixture:
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add frosting and mix until dough forms.
- Shape Balls and Chill:
- Roll mixture into 24 balls. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in freezer for 20 minutes.
- Melt Candy Melts:
- Melt candy melts in separate bowls according to package instructions.
- Insert Sticks:
- Dip tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy, then insert into each cake ball. Chill for 10 minutes to set.
- Coat Cake Pops:
- Dip each cake pop in melted candy melts, coating completely. Tap gently to remove excess.
- Decorate Monsters:
- Before coating sets, decorate with candy eyes, sprinkles, and other decorations to create monster faces.
- Set Pops:
- Stand cake pops upright in a foam block or cake pop stand to set completely.
Save Decorating these cake pops as a family is always the highlight: everyone comes up with wild monster ideas and laughter fills the kitchen while we create our silly masterpieces together.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking sheet, parchment paper, lollipop sticks, microwave-safe bowls, and a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand help make assembly easy and fun.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and soy (from candy melts). Decorations may contain other allergens; check labels before use.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 185, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 28 g, Protein 2 g.
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Enjoy each silly, bold treat and have fun inventing new monster designs with every batch.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I achieve vibrant monster colors?
Use assorted bright candy melts for dipping. Melt them separately to keep colors bold and distinct. Mix and match for variety!
- → Can I prepare the cake pops in advance?
Yes, store finished pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days—great for advance party prep.
- → What decorations work best for monster faces?
Try edible candy eyes, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, licorice strings, or marshmallows to create fun facial features.
- → Can I make these pops gluten-free?
Absolutely! Substitute with a gluten-free cake mix and ensure all decorations are gluten-free by checking packaging labels.
- → What’s the best way to set the pops upright?
Use a Styrofoam block or dedicated cake pop stand to keep dipped pops upright while the coating sets completely.
- → Are there other flavor options for the cake?
Try chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet cake mix for variety in base flavor and color.
