Jack-o’-Lantern Cake Pops Recipe

These Jack-o’-Lantern Cake Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. This Halloween-themed dessert idea combines moist cake with creamy frosting, all coated in vibrant orange chocolate to resemble adorable jack-o’-lanterns.

The recipe is easy to follow, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers. These cake pops are sure to delight guests at any Halloween party or gathering.

Fun Halloween Cake Pops

This Jack-o’-Lantern Cake Pops recipe features a simple cake mixture shaped into balls, dipped in orange candy coating, and decorated with chocolate details to create a jack-o’-lantern face. The entire process takes about 1 hour and yields approximately 20 cake pops.

Ingredients

1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
1 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
1 bag of orange candy melts
1/2 cup chocolate chips (for eyes and mouth)
Lollipop sticks
Green candy melts (for leaves, optional)
Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

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 and the mixture holds together.
Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the orange candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
Dip Cake Pops: Insert lollipop sticks into the chilled cake balls, then dip each ball into the melted orange candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the parchment paper to set.
Decorate: Once the coating has set, use melted chocolate chips to pipe eyes and mouths on the cake pops. If desired, melt green candy melts to create leaves and add them to the top of the pops.
Serve: Arrange the cake pops in a decorative container or on a platter for serving.