Save It Whimsical, colorful cake pops decorated to look like playful monsters—perfect for parties or fun treats with kids.
I first made these monster cake pops for my nephew's birthday, and they quickly became the hit of the party with kids eager to create their own silly monster.
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Ingredients
- Cake: 1 box (400 g) vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box: eggs, oil, water)
- Frosting: 100 g (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened, 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 100 g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Coating & Decoration: 400 g (14 oz) candy melts (various bright colors), 24 lollipop sticks, edible candy eyes (assorted sizes), sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or colored sugar (for decoration)
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Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake the cake according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
- Make Frosting:
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth to make the frosting.
- Prepare Cake Pop Mixture:
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add frosting and mix until a dough forms.
- Shape Cake Pops:
- Roll mixture into 24 even balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Melt Coating:
- Melt the candy melts in separate bowls according to package instructions.
- Insert Sticks:
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy, then insert into each cake ball. Chill for 10 more minutes to set.
- Coat Cake Pops:
- Dip each cake pop in melted candy melts, coating completely. Tap gently to remove excess.
- Decorate:
- Before coating sets, decorate with candy eyes, sprinkles, and other decorations to create monster faces.
- Set Pops Upright:
- Stand cake pops upright in a foam block or cake pop stand to set completely.
Save It My family always gathers round to help decorate, each person giving their monster cake pop a unique personality with candy and sprinkles.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking sheet, parchment paper, lollipop sticks, microwave-safe bowls, styrofoam block or cake pop stand
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and soy (from candy melts). Decorations may contain additional allergens; always check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 185, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 2 g (per serving)
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Bring smiles to any occasion with these colorful monster cake pops—they are just as fun to make as they are to eat!
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What type of cake can I use?
Both vanilla and chocolate cake mixes work well; use your favorite for the base flavor.
- → How do I make the cake pops hold their shape?
Chilling the rolled cake mixture in the freezer allows them to firm up and maintain their round shape.
- → Can I create different monster faces?
Absolutely! Use candy eyes, sprinkles, licorice, and marshmallows for fun facial features and expressiveness.
- → Are these treats suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they are vegetarian-friendly as long as the decorations are free from gelatin or animal-derived ingredients.
- → How should I store leftover cake pops?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- → Can I use gluten-free cake mix?
Yes, substitute with a gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version, checking all ingredient labels for allergens.
