These Haunted Forest Tree Trunk Cake Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Made with cake, chocolate, and creative decorations, they are sure to impress your guests and add a spooky touch to your dessert table.
This Halloween cake pops recipe is straightforward and allows for plenty of creativity. You can customize the decorations to fit your theme, making them a delightful addition to any Halloween party.
Spooky Halloween Cake Pops Recipe
These cake pops resemble tree trunks from a haunted forest, featuring a rich chocolate coating and detailed bark-like texture. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 12 cake pops.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 12 ounces chocolate candy melts (brown and dark brown)
- 12 lollipop sticks
- Edible decorations (e.g., candy eyes, sprinkles, or fondant leaves)
- Coconut flakes (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the chocolate 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 the chocolate frosting and mix until well combined.
- Form the Cake Pops: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Insert a lollipop stick into each ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
- Coat the Cake Pops: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Add Decorations: While the chocolate is still wet, use edible decorations to create tree trunk designs. You can also sprinkle coconut flakes for a textured look.
- Set and Serve: Allow the cake pops to set completely before serving. Store in a cool place or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cake pops
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
