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Halloween Surprise Cake Pops

These playful Halloween cake pops feature a crunchy chocolate shell with a gooey surprise filling inside, creating a fun, chaotic treat perfect for spooky celebrations. The process involves shaping cake crumbs with frosting, inserting flavorful fillings, and coating in glossy melted chocolate, resulting in bite-sized, edible mysteries that delight both kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces cake balls prepared from crumbled cake mixed with frosting
  • 200 g dark or milk chocolate melts high-quality, for coating
  • 1 tsp coconut oil to thin chocolate melts
  • 12 tsp caramel or fruit preserves for surprise filling
  • Spooky sprinkles, edible glitter decorative toppings for decoration
  • 12 sticks cake pop sticks sturdy enough to hold the pops

Equipment

  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Cake pop sticks
  • Styrofoam block or cake pop holder
  • Small spoon or piping bag
  • Sharp knife or toothpick

Method
 

  1. Start by melting your chocolate melts in a microwave or double boiler until smooth and glossy, then stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil to keep it fluid.
  2. Using a small spoon or piping bag, carefully fill a piping bag with caramel or fruit preserves, then pipe a small amount into the center of each cake ball, creating a tiny well for the surprise filling.
  3. Insert a cake pop stick into each cake ball, ensuring it goes through the filling, then gently mold the cake balls into smooth spheres, sealing the filling inside.
  4. Place the filled cake balls on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until firm and cold.
  5. Once chilled, dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to cover completely and remove excess coating.
  6. Decorate the coated cake pops with spooky sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive Halloween look, pressing toppings gently onto the surface.
  7. Place the decorated cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop holder and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set the coating and filling.
  8. Once set, carefully remove the cake pops from the holder and serve on a spooky platter, ready to delight everyone with their surprise-filled centers.

Notes

Ensure the cake balls are well chilled before dipping to prevent cracking. Use a gentle swirling motion when coating to achieve a smooth finish. Feel free to customize fillings and decorations for a personalized spooky touch.