Indulge in a spooky Halloween treat with our Eyeball Cake Pops! These delightful cake balls are crafted with moist chocolate cake, rich cream cheese frosting, and a gooey raspberry jam center, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Each cake pop is meticulously coated in white chocolate and adorned with intricate details, resembling realistic eyeballs, complete with bloodshot veins and piercing blue irises. Our recipe also includes a variation using strawberry jam and green food coloring for those who prefer a vibrant green eyeball effect. For an extra touch of realism, consider adding edible glitter or decorating with candy sprinkles. These Eyeball Cake Pops are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them a hit at any Halloween party or gathering. Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions and create these spooky treats that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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CAKE EYEBALLS
Customize these cake balls to your liking with the flavors of your choice. - Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack., Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add frosting and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on baking sheets. Chill cake balls until firm, at least 2 hours in freezer or at least 3 hours in refrigerator., In separate bowls, heat candy melts in the microwave until melted; stir until smooth. Dip each cake ball in coating; allow excess to drip off. Decorate as desired. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CAKE EYEBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 24 to 30 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions for a 9-by-13-inch cake or two 9-inch cakes. Allow to cool slightly in the pan, then remove to a rack, cover with a dish towel and let cool completely.
- Break off sections of the cake and crumble in a large bowl. When finished, you should have a bunch of very fine cake crumbs. Using a rubber spatula, work the frosting into the cake until it is no longer visible. (Even if you use white frosting with red velvet cake, the white will eventually blend in entirely.)
- Next, roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (a small ice cream scoop helps with this) and set on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This is important: Pop 'em in the freezer, uncovered, for at least an hour. The cake balls need to be very firm before coating them.
- When the cake balls are nice and firm, place the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. (Don't let the bowl touch the water.) Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan. Add the cake balls one at a time to the melted white chocolate and gently roll to coat. Using a fork, lift out the cake balls, then tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate. With a toothpick, push the ball off of the fork and back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Let set at room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. Decorate with gel icing to look like eyeballs.
EYEBALL BROWNIE POPS
Make your Halloween dessert extra special by making these eyeball brownie pops dipped in candy coating and decorated with candies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box for 9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely.
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Using cookie scoop, scoop brownies into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Roll between hands to smooth edges; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate to keep chilled.
- Line a second cookie sheet with waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute, then in 15-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Remove several brownie balls at a time from refrigerator. Dip tip of lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into melted coating and insert stick straight into brownie ball no more than halfway. Dip brownie pop into melted coating to cover, letting excess drip off; place on cookie sheet. Immediately adhere green gummy candies and press brown candies in center for pupils. Let stand until set. Use food decorating pen to draw veins on eyeball pops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 49 mg
Tips:
- To make the cake pops, you will need a cake mix, frosting, candy melts, lollipop sticks, and sprinkles.
- To make the eyeballs, you will need white chocolate chips, black food coloring, and a toothpick.
- To make the veins, you will need red food coloring and a toothpick.
- When melting the candy melts, be sure to do it slowly and stir constantly to avoid burning them.
- When dipping the cake pops into the melted candy, be sure to coat them evenly and tap off any excess.
- To make the eyeballs, melt the white chocolate chips and add a drop of black food coloring. Stir until the chocolate is evenly colored.
- Use a toothpick to draw the veins on the eyeballs.
- To assemble the cake pops, insert a lollipop stick into each cake pop and then dip it into the melted candy.
- Place the cake pops on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Once the cake pops are set, you can decorate them with sprinkles.
Conclusion:
These eyeball cake pops are a fun and easy Halloween treat that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They are also a great way to use up leftover cake. With a little creativity, you can make these cake pops look as realistic or as silly as you want. So have fun and get creative!
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