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Monster Cake Pops Recipe

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These Monster Cake Pops are fun, colorful treats made from barely baked vanilla cake mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, molded into cakesicles, and coated with melted candy melts. Perfect for parties or festive occasions, they are easy to decorate and serve.

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 vanilla cake mix + ingredients required on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Coating and Decoration

  • 12 oz colored candy melts
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Cakesicle mold

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the instructions on the package, but ensure the cake is baked just until barely done so it remains very moist.
  2. Mix the Cake Batter: Right after removing the cake from the oven, transfer the hot cake into a stand mixer bowl. Be careful not to overbake as it will be harder to combine.
  3. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the warm cake. Using the paddle attachment on low speed, mix until the mixture forms a dough that can be pressed into a ball.
  4. Shape the Cake Pops: Press the cake dough firmly into the cakesicle molds, smoothing the surface with a small silicone spatula.
  5. Insert Sticks and Freeze: Insert popsicle sticks into the cakesicle shapes, then freeze the molds for 10-15 minutes until firm.
  6. Remove from Mold: Carefully remove the chilled cakesicles by holding the stick and gently pushing the mixture out of the mold.
  7. Freeze Again: Place the cakesicles on a cookie sheet and freeze them again while you finish molding the rest.
  8. Melt Candy Coating: Melt the colored candy melts in a tall, narrow jar until smooth.
  9. Dip Cakesicles: Dip the chilled cakesicles one at a time into the melted candy, gently shaking off excess coating. Allow the coating to begin setting while holding them upright.
  10. Set on Mat: Place the coated cakesicles on a silicone mat to fully set.
  11. Decorate: Use additional colors of melted candy melts to decorate as desired.
  12. Serve or Store: Serve immediately or wrap individually in bags tied with ribbons. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is not overbaked to maintain moisture for easier forming of the dough.
  • Use a silicone spatula to smooth the cake dough into the molds for a clean finish.
  • Freezing the cakesicles twice helps them hold their shape better during dipping.
  • Holding the cakesicles upright while the coating sets prevents drips and uneven coating.
  • Store at room temperature to maintain the candy coating's texture; refrigeration may cause sweating.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/monster-cake-pops-recipe/