These Haunted Moon Glow Cake Pops are a delightful treat for Halloween, combining rich black cocoa with shimmering gold dust for an eye-catching dessert. Perfect for parties or spooky gatherings, these cake pops are sure to impress your guests.
This Halloween cake pops recipe is straightforward and fun to make, allowing you to get creative with decorations. The combination of flavors and the striking appearance make them a must-try for the season.
Spooky Black Cocoa Cake Pops with Gold Dust
These cake pops are made from a moist black cocoa cake, crumbled and mixed with frosting, then shaped into balls and coated with a chocolate shell. Finished with a dusting of gold, they are both delicious and visually stunning, making them perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate candy melts (dark or milk chocolate)
- Edible gold dust for decoration
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the black cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until fully combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Make Cake Pop Mixture: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add the frosting and mix until well combined. The mixture should be moist enough to hold its shape.
- Shape Cake Pops: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Insert lollipop sticks into each ball and freeze for about 30 minutes to set.
- Coat Cake Pops: Melt the chocolate candy melts according to package instructions. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add Gold Dust: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle edible gold dust over the cake pops for a shimmering effect. Let them sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has set, your Haunted Moon Glow Cake Pops are ready to be enjoyed. Display them on a festive platter for your Halloween gathering.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 24 cake pops
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
