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    October 2, 2019 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    Whether you are having a Halloween party or just having fun at home with your kids, this Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe is sure to be a big hit with your family and friends this Halloween!

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

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    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe

    While I may not be the type of person to go all-out in decorating for the Halloween season, I do love all things Halloween, and I am so excited for my family's annual Halloween Scary Movie Night, coming up in just two weeks!

    Every year for as long as I can remember, we all get together and watch scary movies and bring lots of delicious food…mostly desserts like this fun Spooky Ghost Cake for Halloween! 

    Where can I find the recipe card for this Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important information for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the Halloween Spooky Ghost Cake, just scroll right on down to the bottom, where I have a printable recipe card just for you!

    I know that a lot of people are old fashioned - like me! - and like to have a printed out recipe card.

    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe

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    Why you will love our Halloween Spooky Ghost Cake Pops!

    Are these Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe just adorable?

    Now, granted, they are not the easiest little Halloween treat to cook up, but they sure are fun to make and your guests will absolutely love them!

    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe

    How to Make Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe

    I would recommend buying two bags of white candy melts for the ghost covering. The biggest challenge people make is not rolling the candy clay thin enough and not having enough to cover the ghosts!

    So plan ahead and buy two bags. 

    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe Ingredients:

    • 1 box white cake mix and ingredients to make cake (usually egg, oil and water)
    • 1 tub, 16 oz, white frosting
    • 1 package, 12 oz, bright white Wilton candy melts
    • ¼ cup light corn syrup
    • 1 tablespoon black candy melts
    • 1 package, 24 oz, vanilla almond bark
    • cornstarch
    • 4" diameter round cookie cutter

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    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe Directions:

    Prepare cake according to package directions and bake as directed. Let cool completely.

    Crumble cake into a large mixing bowl. I like to cut the cake into pieces and use my fingers to crumble it. Add ¾ tub of frosting and mix well (using your fingers works best).

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Place wax paper on a baking sheet or cutting board and find space for it within your refrigerator. Use a 2 tablespoon portion scoop to scoop the cake into the palm of your hand.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Roll and shape into a log shape.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Set on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours. 

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    While refrigerating, make the candy clay.

    Melt white candy melts according to package directions.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Stir in corn syrup until a clay forms.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Drop onto a large piece of plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Cool and refrigerate for an hour.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Melt half of the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl according to package directions. 

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Dip cake bites into vanilla almond bark and return to wax paper to set.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake
    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Refrigerate to harden.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Remove candy clay from refrigerator and remove a small portion.

    Candy clay is very hard so use a small section. Knead in your hands until smooth.

    Use cornstarch dusted on a cutting board or your hands if the candy clay begins to stick. Roll to ⅛" thick and cut with a circle cookie cutter.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Gently shape the clay over the cake bite.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Very delicately - as not to break the candy clay, press it down a tad bit to form around the cake bite. 

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Continue to gently press it down around the cake bite until it resembles a ghost. 

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Repeat until all cake bites are covered.

    Place black wafers into a resealable plastic bag and microwave for 15 seconds on 50% power and knead. Return to microwave for an additional 15 seconds until smooth. Cut a small corner of the bag and pipe eyes and a mouth onto ghost.

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Nothing too fancy, just a simple spooky face! BOO!

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    This Spooky Ghost Cake Idea makes 20-24 ghosts!

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

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    To print this Halloween Recipe, simply click the recipe card below!

    I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook! 

    Sometimes it is just easier to go off a recipe when it is printed right in front of you. Who wants to swipe their screen on their phone or tablet when their hands are greasy? So I love offering this option as well!

    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake
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    Halloween Cake Pops Recipe - Spooky Ghost Cake

    Author Jennifer

    Ingredients

    • 1 box white cake mix and ingredients to make cake usually egg, oil and water
    • 1 tub 16 oz, white frosting
    • 1 package 12 oz, bright white Wilton candy melts
    • ¼ cup light corn syrup
    • 1 tablespoon black candy melts
    • 1 package 24 oz, vanilla almond bark
    • cornstarch

    Instructions

    1. Prepare cake according to package directions and bake as directed. Let cool completely. Crumble cake into a large mixing bowl. I like to cut the cake into pieces and use my fingers to crumble it. Add ¾ tub of frosting and mix well (using your fingers works best).
    2. Place wax paper on a baking sheet or cutting board and find space for it within your refrigerator. Use a 2 tablespoon portion scoop to scoop the cake into the palm of your hand. Roll and shape into a log shape. Set on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours.
    3. While refrigerating, make the candy clay.
    4. Melt white candy melts according to package directions. Stir in corn syrup until a clay forms. Drop onto a large piece of plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Cool and refrigerate for an hour.
    5. Melt half of the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl according to package directions. Dip cake bites into vanilla almond bark and return to wax paper to set. Refrigerate to harden.
    6. Remove candy clay from refrigerator and remove a small portion. Candy clay is very hard so use a small section. Knead in your hands until smooth. Use cornstarch dusted on a cutting board or your hands if the candy clay begins to stick. Roll to ⅛" thick and cut with a circle cookie cutter. Gently shape the clay over the cake bite. Repeat until all cake bites are covered.
    7. Place black wafers into a resealable plastic bag and microwave for 15 seconds on 50% power and knead. Return to microwave for an additional 15 seconds until smooth. Cut a small corner of the bag and pipe eyes and a mouth onto ghost.
    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe
    Halloween Ghost Cake Pops Recipe

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