Easy Halloween Candy Corn Cake Pops Recipe

Candy corn is a classic treat, and these Halloween cake pops are a fun and festive way to enjoy them. They’re perfect for a Halloween Party or as a special treat for your little goblins.

Cake pops that look like candy corn sitting on a paper bag filled with candy corn.

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These spooky cake pops are easy to make and only require a few ingredients. You can even use leftover cake or a boxed cake mix to make them. So, if you’re looking for a fun and easy Halloween treat, try these delicious Halloween cake pops!

Cake pops covered with yellow, orange, and white candy melts in a lollipop stick sitting on a glass container filled with candy corn.

If you are searching for more Halloween recipes, I have a few more you might want to try out. If you have more candy corn, make some candy corn cupcakes for great Halloween spooky treats. Or go for large Halloween marshmallow pops using candy melts for color.

Still in the mood for more cake pops? Try these delicious winter wonderland cake pops.

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Reasons You’ll Love These Candy Corn Pops

Festive and fun: These cake pops are the perfect Halloween celebration.
Easy to make: These cake pops come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients.
Kid-friendly: Kids will love helping to make and eat these cute and spooky treats.
Versatile: You can use any flavor of cake or frosting to customize these cake pops to your liking.

What’s in This Halloween Cake Pops Recipe?

Ingredients for halloween themed cake pops sitting on a marbled countertop.

Vanilla sheet cake: Use a homemade or store-bought 9×13-inch vanilla sheet cake. Be sure it’s completely cooled before crumbling.
Vanilla icing: This binds the cake crumbs together and adds sweetness. You can use store-bought or homemade vanilla frosting.
White chocolate or candy wafers: These are melted and used to coat the cake pops. White chocolate provides a neutral base for the candy corn colors, but candy melts are easier to work with.
Yellow, orange, and white food coloring: You’ll use these to tint the melted white chocolate or candy wafers to create the iconic colors of candy corn. Gel food coloring offers the most vibrant hues.

The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Candy corn themed cake pops sitting on a marbled countertop.

Substitutions and Additions

Cake flavor: Swap out the vanilla cake for chocolate, red velvet, or any other flavor you like.
Frosting: Use cream cheese frosting, chocolate frosting, or even a flavored buttercream.
Candy melts: If you can’t find candy melts, you can use white chocolate chips or almond bark.
Decorations: Get creative with your decorations! Use Halloween sprinkles, edible glitter, or even mini chocolate chips to add a personal touch.

How to Make Scary Halloween Cake Pops (step-by-step directions)

Collage of crumbling vanilla cake added with vanilla icing and shaped into triangles sitting on a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs. (Photo 1)
Add the vanilla icing to the cake crumbs and mix until well combined. The mixture should be moist enough to hold its shape when pressed together. (Photos 2 & 3)
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the cake mixture and mold it into small, triangular shapes. Each triangle should be about 1 inch wide, 1.5 inches tall, and 1 inch thick. Place the formed cake triangles on a baking sheet and freeze for about 20 minutes to firm up. (Photo 4)

Collage of creating halloween themed cake pops.

While the cake triangles are chilling, melt a little more than a third of the white chocolate or candy wafers in the microwave. Heat in 20-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate has a smooth consistency. This usually takes about 4 minutes. (Photo 5)
Once melted, stir in the yellow food coloring to achieve a vibrant yellow hue. (Photos 6 & 7)
Remove the chilled cake triangles from the freezer. Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted yellow chocolate and insert it about halfway into the base of each cake triangle. (Photo 8)

Collage of assembling halloween themed cake pops.

Dip each cake pop into the melted yellow chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Let the excess coating drip off, then place the coated cake pops on a piece of parchment paper and allow them to set for about 10 minutes. (Photo 9)
Melt another third of the white chocolate or candy wafers as before and add orange food coloring to create the orange layer.
Dip the yellow-coated cake pops into the melted orange chocolate, covering only the bottom two-thirds of each pop. Return them to the parchment paper to harden. (Photo 10)
Melt the remaining white chocolate or candy wafers and stir in white food coloring.
Dip the very tips of the cake pops into the melted white chocolate, creating the final white layer. (Photo 11)
Allow the cake pops to fully harden for 10 minutes before serving and enjoying.

Vanilla cake pops covered with yellow, orange, and white candy melts to look like candy corn sitting on a white plate.

Recipe Tips

Chill the cake balls: This makes them easier to dip and helps them hold their shape.
Use a deep, narrow container for dipping: This will help you to coat the cake pops evenly.
Tap off excess chocolate: Gently tap the cake pop on the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
Let the chocolate harden completely: This will help to prevent the cake pops from falling apart.
Get creative with your decorations: Use sprinkles, edible glitter, or other decorations to add a personal touch.

Storing Tips

Leftover cake pops can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. If freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Set up a candy buffet with various Halloween candies for guests to enjoy. Include classics like candy corn, gummy worms, and chocolate eyeballs alongside your decorated cake pops.

To balance the sweetness of the cake pops, offer some savory options. Consider serving spooky spider deviled eggs, mummy jalapeno poppers, or a cheesy witch’s broom dip with pretzel sticks.

Embrace the Halloween spirit with other themed desserts like graveyard pudding cups, spider cookies, or meringue bones. Serve festive drinks like a witches’ brew punch (a mix of fruit juices and ginger ale), themed cocktails like the Purple People Eater, or a cauldron of mulled apple cider.

Cake pops that look like candy corn in a lollipop stick covered with plastic with yellow ribbon.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make these cake pops ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cake pops ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Can I use a different type of stick for the cake pops?

Yes, you can use any type of stick you like, such as lollipop sticks, cake pop sticks, popsicle sticks, or even pretzel sticks.

My cake pops are falling apart. What am I doing wrong?

If your cake pops are falling apart, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem. First, ensure the cake mixture is moist enough to hold its shape. You can add a little more frosting if needed. Second, chill the cake balls for at least 20 minutes before dipping them in the chocolate. This will help them to firm up and hold their shape. Finally, ensure the chocolate is completely hardened before serving the cake pops.

Can I use a different type of chocolate for the coating?

Yes, you can use any type of chocolate you like for the coating. However, white chocolate
or candy wafers are the easiest to work with and provide a neutral base for the candy corn colors.

How can I make my cake pops look more like candy corn?

If you want your cake pops to look more like candy corn, you can use a toothpick or a skewer to create the signature candy corn stripes. Simply dip the toothpick or skewer in the melted chocolate and then draw lines on the cake pops.

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