Ghost Shaped Cake Pops
These ghost shaped cake pops are the perfect Halloween treat — fun to make, adorable to look at, and delicious to eat. Made with soft crumbled cake and frosting, coated in white chocolate, and decorated with mini chocolate chip eyes, these spooky treats are always a party favorite.
Equipment
- 1 baking tray lined with parchment paper
- 2 spoons (for scooping and mixing)
- 1 Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
- 1 clean paintbrush (optional, for gel icing detail)
Ingredients
Cake Pops:
- 2 cups crumbled baked cake any flavor
- 1/3 cup frosting vanilla or cream cheese
- 12 lollipop sticks
Ghost Coating & Decoration:
- 1 1/2 cups white candy melts or 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 24 mini chocolate chips for eyes
- 12 mini M&M's for optional mouths
- 1 tube black gel icing 22 grams
- 1 tablespoon white or Halloween-themed sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Crumble the cake into a mixing bowl. Add frosting and mix until the texture resembles soft dough that holds together.
- Roll about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Pinch one end to form a ghost "tail." Place on parchment-lined tray.
- Melt a small amount of candy melts. Dip the end of each stick into the melt, then insert into the base of each cake pop. Chill for 30 minutes to firm.
- Melt remaining white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Dip each pop to coat completely. Gently tap off excess.
- Before coating sets, press in two mini chocolate chips for eyes. Add mini M&M for the mouth if desired. Optional: use black gel icing or edible markers for detail.
- Stand the cake pops in a Styrofoam block to dry completely, about 15 minutes. Add optional sprinkles or shimmer dust for extra effect.