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Bat Shaped Chocolate Cake Pops

Bat Shaped Chocolate Cake Pops
These bat shaped chocolate cake pops are a spooky-sweet Halloween treat that’s as fun to decorate as it is to eat. Rich chocolate cake is crumbled and mixed with frosting, shaped into bats, dipped in dark chocolate, and finished with candy eyes and wings. Perfect for parties or gift-giving!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time And Decorating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Serving Size 24 Pops

Equipment

Ingredients

For Cake Pops:

  • 1 9x13-inch chocolate cake baked and cooled
  • ½ cup chocolate frosting
  • 12 oz black or dark chocolate candy melts
  • 24 lollipop sticks

For Decorations:

  • 48 mini candy eyes
  • 24 bat wings made from black licorice laces, mini chocolate cookies, or black fondant
  • 2 tbsp melted chocolate for attaching decorations
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles or edible glitter optional
  • 1 tsp edible glue optional
  • 1 edible food markers black or white, optional

Instructions

Bake the Cake:

  • Prepare and bake a chocolate cake in a 9x13-inch pan. Let it cool completely.
  • Make Cake Pop Dough:
  • Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl until fine crumbs form.
  • Add ½ cup chocolate frosting and mix until the mixture holds together like dough.

Shape the Cake Pops:

  • Scoop out 1-inch portions and roll into balls.
  • Slightly flatten and shape into ovals with a pinch for the bat’s head.
  • Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 20 minutes.

Insert Sticks:

  • Dip the end of each lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into each cake pop.
  • Chill for another 10 minutes to set.

Dip and Coat:

  • Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  • Dip each cake pop into the melted coating, turning to coat evenly.
  • Tap off the excess and place upright in a foam block to set.

Attach Wings and Eyes:

  • While the coating is still soft, press in bat wings on both sides and mini candy eyes on the front.
  • Use melted chocolate or edible glue if needed to secure them.

Decorate and Finish:

  • Use edible markers to draw fangs, smiles, or eyebrows.
  • Add sprinkles or edible glitter before the coating hardens for extra flair.
  • Let cake pops set completely before serving or packaging.