Creepy Crawly Spider Cake Pops Recipe

These Creepy Crawly Spider Cake Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Made with cake and frosting, these cake pops are shaped and decorated to resemble spooky spiders, making them a hit at any Halloween party.

This Halloween cake pops recipe is simple to follow and allows for creativity in decorating. You can customize the colors and designs to match your Halloween theme.

Spooky Spider Cake Pops for Halloween

These cake pops are made by crumbling baked cake and mixing it with frosting, then shaping them into balls and decorating them with chocolate and candy to create a spider appearance. The recipe yields about 12 cake pops and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and decorate.

Ingredients

1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
12 lollipop sticks
8 ounces chocolate candy melts (black or dark chocolate)
Candy eyes for decoration
Black licorice or chocolate-covered pretzels for legs
Sprinkles for additional decoration (optional)

Instructions

Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow to cool completely.
Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add frosting a little at a time until the mixture holds together but is not overly sticky.
Shape the Cake Pops: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
Insert Sticks: Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it into the center of each cake ball. This helps secure the stick in place.
Chill: Place the cake pops in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Coat the Cake Pops: Once firm, dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Decorate: While the chocolate is still wet, attach candy eyes and use black licorice or pretzels to create spider legs. Allow the chocolate to set completely.
Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, your Creepy Crawly Spider Cake Pops are ready to be enjoyed at your Halloween festivities!