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Skull and Crossbones Cake Pops

These Skull and Crossbones Cake Pops are spooky, fun, and perfect for pirate-themed parties or Halloween. Made with crumbled chocolate cake, frosting, candy melts, and a little creativity, they’re both a visual treat and a delicious one.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time And Decorating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Serving Size 12 Pops

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 oz chocolate cake baked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
  • 2 cups white candy melts
  • 1/4 cup black candy melts
  • 24 mini marshmallows 2 per pop
  • 12 lollipop sticks
  • 1 edible black marker
  • Sprinkles optional – as needed

Instructions

  • Prepare chocolate cake as directed on the box. Allow to cool completely.
  • Crumble baked cake into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of cream cheese frosting. Mix until the texture is like dough.
  • Roll mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Melt a small amount of white candy melts. Dip each lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into the melted candy and insert into the cake balls.
  • Melt 2 cups of white candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Dip each cake pop into the melted coating, rotating to coat. Tap off excess.
  • While coating is still wet, attach 2 mini marshmallows to each side to form crossbones.
  • Place pops upright in a foam block or stand and let the coating harden.
  • Use black edible marker or gel to draw eyes and a mouth on each skull.
  • Use sprinkles for cracks or scars. Press them in before the coating sets completely.
  • Allow all decorations to dry fully before serving or storing.