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Spooky Black Chocolate Cauldron Cake Pops

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Ingredients

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For the Cake Pops:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate frosting
  • 1 package (12 oz) black candy melts (or black food coloring added to melted chocolate)
  • Lollipop sticks

For the Green Potion Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring
  • Green sugar pearls or candy for “bubbles”

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake:
    • Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Crumble the Cake:
    • Once the cake is cooled, crumble it into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add the chocolate frosting and mix until the cake crumbs stick together and form a dough-like consistency.
  • Shape the Cake Pops:
    • Roll the cake mixture into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, to form the base of your cauldrons. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
  • Add the Lollipop Sticks:
    • Melt a small amount of the black candy melts (or chocolate). Dip one end of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into the center of each cake ball. This helps the sticks stay in place. Freeze the cake pops for about 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  • Coat the Cake Pops:
    • Melt the rest of the black candy melts in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. If you can’t find black candy melts, melt regular chocolate and add black food coloring gel to achieve the spooky color.
    • Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, covering it completely. Let any excess drip off and place the coated cake pops back onto the baking sheet to harden.
  • Make the Green Potion Frosting:
    • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Continue beating until smooth and fluffy. Add green food coloring to create a bright, potion-like green. Add more milk if the frosting is too thick.
  • Decorate the Cauldrons:
    • Once the chocolate coating on the cake pops has hardened, use a piping bag with a small round tip (or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped) to pipe the green potion frosting on top of each cauldron. Let the frosting slightly overflow to look like bubbling potion.
    • Add green sugar pearls or small candies to mimic bubbling “potion bubbles.”
  • Serve:
    • Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes before serving. Your spooky cauldron cake pops are now ready to enchant your guests!

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