These Haunted Mansion Window Cake Pops feature a stunning stained glass effect, making them a perfect treat for Halloween celebrations. With a combination of cake and candy melts, these cake pops are not only visually appealing but also delicious.
This Halloween cake pops recipe is straightforward and fun to make, allowing you to get creative with colors and designs. Ideal for parties or festive gatherings, these cake pops will impress both kids and adults alike.
Spooky Stained Glass Cake Pops
These cake pops are made by crumbling cake and mixing it with frosting, then forming them into balls and coating them with colorful candy melts. The stained glass effect is achieved by adding a layer of melted candy that hardens to create a beautiful finish. This recipe takes about 1.5 hours from start to finish and yields approximately 12 cake pops.
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups candy melts (various colors for stained glass effect)
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. Mix in the frosting until fully combined.
- Form Cake Balls: Scoop out portions of the cake mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt Candy: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip the Sticks: Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted candy, then insert it into the center of each cake ball. This helps to hold the stick in place.
- Coat the Cake Pops: Dip each cake ball into the melted candy, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess candy to drip off and place the pops upright in a styrofoam block or a cake pop stand.
- Create the Stained Glass Effect: While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with additional candy melts or edible glitter for decoration.
- Let Set: Allow the cake pops to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cake pops
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g