Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to cake pops that don't fall apart when you dip them in the hot chocolate?

The secret is to make sure your cake balls are frozen solid ! It is absolutely crucial to chill your rolled cake balls in the freezer for at least one hour. The cold, firm cake ball will not crumble or fall apart when it is dipped into the warm, melted chocolate.

Q2: What is the best kind of chocolate to use for coating cake pops?

For the easiest, most foolproof, and smoothest result, candy melts or white chocolate melting wafers are the absolute best choice. They are specifically designed to melt easily and to set up with a hard, shiny finish without any complicated "tempering."

Q3: Can I make these Halloween cake balls ahead of time for a party?

Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead party dessert! You can prepare the entire recipe and store the finished, decorated cake eyeballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before your party.

Q4: How do I get my chocolate coating so smooth and perfect?

The key is to use the "tap the fork" method described in the recipe. After you have lifted your coated cake ball out of the melted chocolate with a fork, be sure to gently tap the handle of the fork against the rim of the bowl. This simple trick will cause all the excess chocolate to drip off smoothly, leaving you with a perfect, even coating.

Q5: Can I make this recipe without a stand mixer?

Of course! You can easily make the cake pop filling in a large bowl. After you have crumbled your cake, simply use a sturdy spatula or your clean hands to mix in the frosting until the dough comes together.

'Cake Eyeballs' (Easy Halloween Cake Pops!)

‘Cake Eyeballs’ (Easy Halloween Cake Pops!)

An easy and fun recipe for ‘Cake Eyeballs,’ a spooky, no-bake (mostly) treat perfect for Halloween. This recipe uses a baked box cake mix (red velvet or yellow) and canned frosting as a convenient shortcut. The cake is crumbled and mixed with the frosting to form a pliable dough, which is then rolled into balls and frozen until firm. The chilled cake balls are dipped in melted white chocolate and then decorated with gel icing to look like creepy, bloodshot eyeballs.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

One (18.25-ounce) box red velvet or yellow cake mix (plus required ingredients like oil and eggs)
One (12-ounce) can frosting (any kind)
12 ounces white chocolate melting disks
Assorted gel icing (e.g., red, green, blue), for decorating

Instructions

Prepare and bake the cake mix in a 9-by-13-inch pan according to the package directions. Let the cake cool completely.
Once cooled, break off sections of the cake and crumble it into very fine crumbs in a large bowl.
Using a spatula, work the canned frosting into the cake crumbs until it is fully incorporated and the mixture holds together.
Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and set them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze the cake balls, uncovered, for at least one hour until they are very firm.
When the cake balls are firm, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (a double boiler), stirring occasionally until smooth.
Dip the cake balls one at a time into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to roll them and ensure they are fully coated.
Lift out the coated cake ball with the fork, tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate, then use a toothpick to gently push the ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
Use assorted colors of gel icing to draw pupils and bloodshot veins on the white chocolate coating to make them look like eyeballs.

Notes

This recipe is a great way to make a creative Halloween treat using simple, store-bought ingredients.
Freezing the cake balls for at least an hour is a crucial step that makes them firm enough to handle and dip in the warm chocolate without falling apart.
A small ice cream scoop can be a helpful tool for making uniformly sized cake balls.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/cake-eyeballs/