Vibrant monster cake pops, bright colors, playful decorations—an imaginative, fun dessert for all ages.
# What you'll need:
→ Cake
01 - 1 box (14 oz) vanilla or chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients as directed (eggs, oil, water)
→ Frosting
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating & Decoration
06 - 14 oz candy melts in assorted bright colors
07 - 24 lollipop sticks
08 - Edible candy eyes in assorted sizes
09 - Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or colored sugar for decoration
# Method:
01 - Bake vanilla or chocolate cake according to package instructions using included eggs, oil, and water. Allow cake to cool completely before proceeding.
02 - Combine cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
03 - Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs using hands or a mixer. Add frosting to crumbs and mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
04 - Portion mixture and roll into 24 uniform balls. Transfer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes to firm.
05 - Place candy melts in microwave-safe bowls. Melt individually following package instructions, stirring until smooth.
06 - Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy and insert midway into cake balls. Return to freezer for 10 minutes to set.
07 - Dip each cake ball into melted candy coating, swirling to coat evenly. Tap gently to remove excess coating.
08 - While coating is still wet, affix candy eyes, sprinkles, colored sugar, and other decorations to create whimsical monster designs.
09 - Stand decorated cake pops upright in a foam block or cake pop stand until coating has completely set.
