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Monster Cake Pops

Monster Cake Pops Recipe

Halloween is all about having spooky fun. Therefore, monster cake pops turn out to be lip-smacking bite-size dessert treats that are a winner all the way. Try out this recipe and thank me later!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Baking Time & Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 1687 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave or Double Boiler
  • 9'' Cake Pan
  • Spatula
  • Bowls
  • Parchment Paper Roll
  • Egg Beater or Standing Mixer
  • Candy Sticks Packet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3/4 cup Flour
  • 2 oz Baking Cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

Buttercream Fillings:

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 tablespoon Unsalted Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350F and line a 9″ round cake pan with parchment.
  • In a bowl, combine boiling water and semi-sweet chocolate and stir the mixture until the chocolate has melted.
  • Beat the egg until light and frothy in a large bowl.
  • Add the oil and continue beating until the two have completely combined.
  • Whisk in the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and powder, and the chocolate/milk mixture.
  • Pour the batter into your lined cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • To make the cake pops, crumble the cake into a large bowl.
  • Prepare your buttercream by beating butter and powdered sugar together. Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and heavy cream.
  • Beat until everything is combined well and the buttercream looks fluffy and light.
  • Add a few scoops of buttercream and begin mixing. You can keep adding more as needed until the cake begins to clump, but isn’t overly sticky to the touch.
  • Roll your cake mix into quarter size balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment.
  • In a double boiler, melt the color of candy melts of the desired base color you want of your monster cake pops.
  • Dip the end of your lollipop sticks into the melted chocolate and insert it half way into each cake ball.
  • Line the cake pops on a tray with parchment paper into the freezer to firm up for a few minutes.
  • Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the cake pops from the freezer.
  • Dip the cake pops into the chocolate, turn to coat all the way around.
  • Allow any excess chocolate to drip off of the pops before setting them aside.
  • Drop your royal icing eyes and sprinkles onto the cake pops before the chocolate dries.
  • Repeat the process on all cake pops.

Nutrition

Serving: 24Pieces | Calories: 1687kcal | Carbohydrates: 238g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Potassium: 1781mg | Fiber: 39g | Sugar: 127g | Vitamin A: 864IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 15mg
Keyword Chocolate, Halloween, Monster Cake Pops
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