Creepy Little Eyeball Cake Pops
These cake pops are crafted to resemble grotesque, bloodshot eyeballs with a glossy chocolate coating and detailed veins and pupils, perfect for Halloween. The process involves baking a moist cake, mixing it with frosting, shaping into tiny balls, and coating with shiny chocolate before adding realistic bloodshot details. The final result is a small, spooky treat with a creepy, lifelike appearance and a rich, smooth texture.
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Calories: 150kcal
Servings: 20
Equipment
- Stand mixer or large bowl
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Wax paper-lined tray
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Small piping bags or plastic sandwich bags
- Fine-tipped brushes or gel pens
Ingredients
- 1 baked cake (chocolate or vanilla) cooled and crumbled
- 1/2 cup frosting buttercream or your favorite frosting
- 200 g dark or milk chocolate for melting
- 100 g red candy melts or gel icing for bloodshot veins
- Black color gel or edible marker for pupils and veins
- to taste vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin chocolate if needed
Instructions
- Crumb the cooled baked cake into a large bowl until fine and uniform.
- Add the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into 2 cm diameter balls. Place them on a wax paper-lined tray.
- Chill the cake balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Dip the tip of a skewer into the melted chocolate and insert into each cake ball's top for stability.
- Dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off and place back on the wax paper. Chill for 15 minutes to set.
- Melt the red candy melts or prepare gel icing. Use a piping bag or small brush to draw bloodshot veins around the eyeball.
- Add a small black dot for the pupil using a gel pen or edible marker. Optionally, add a shiny glaze for a wet look.
- Chill the decorated eyeballs for another 10 minutes to set all details before serving.
Notes
Ensure the coating is glossy and firm. Use a fine brush or pen for detailed veins and pupils. For extra creepiness, add a shimmer spray or edible glitter.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg