Monster Eyeball Cake Pops
Monster Eyeball Cake Pops
Start with a baked cake, roll into bites, then dip in bright candy coating and top with one giant candy eye. Party show-stopper!
Ingredients
- 1 baked cake (9×13 in or two 8-inch layers), cooled
- ⅓ cup frosting (buttercream or canned)
- 2 cups candy melts or colored melting wafers (assorted colors)
- Food coloring (only if using white melts)
- Large candy eyeballs (24)
- Lollipop sticks (24)
- Optional: 1–2 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin coating
Chocolate cake + chocolate frosting makes the easiest “dough.” If using a very moist cake, you may need less frosting.
Directions
- Crumble: In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs (no large pieces).
- Bind: Add ⅓ cup frosting and mix with clean hands until the crumbs hold together when squeezed. If dry, add 1–2 tsp more frosting; if sticky, add a spoonful of crumbs.
- Roll: Scoop 1 Tbsp portions, roll into smooth balls (~1¼ in). Place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill 20–30 minutes to firm.
- Stick & set: Melt 2–3 Tbsp of the candy melts. Dip the tip of each stick ¼ in into the melted candy, then insert halfway into a cake ball. Chill or freeze 10 minutes so sticks anchor.
- Melt for dipping: In a deep cup or measuring glass, melt remaining candy melts in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. If thick, stir in ½–1 tsp oil/shortening. Tint with food coloring if needed.
- Dip: Working with a few at a time, dip a cake pop straight down until fully coated. Lift and gently tap the stick on the cup’s rim while rotating to let excess drip off for a smooth finish.
- Eyeballs on: While still wet, press one candy eyeball onto the center. Stand pops upright in a foam block or a jar filled with sugar/sprinkles to set. Repeat with remaining colors.
- Set & store: Let stand until firm (10–15 minutes). Keep loosely covered at cool room temp up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Cracks after dipping usually mean the coating cooled too much—re-warm 5–10 seconds. If pops slide down the stick, chill the rolled balls a bit longer first.
Flavor & Color Ideas
- Funfetti + vanilla with neon green coating.
- Red velvet + cream cheese with purple coating.
- Chocolate + peanut butter with orange coating.
Make-Ahead
- Rolled, undipped cake balls freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge, then dip.
- Finished pops keep best in a cool, dry spot. Avoid humidity to prevent sticky coatings.
Serving Info
| Yield | ~24 cake pops |
| Active Time | ~55 minutes |
| Chill/Set Time | ~45 minutes |
| Category | Dessert · Halloween |
| Cuisine | American |