Cake Pop Brains
Ghoulishly delightful cake pops shaped like brains, perfect for Halloween and fun gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 15 cake pops
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3–4 cups crumbled red velvet or chocolate cake
- ¼–½ cup vanilla or cream cheese frosting
- ~½ cup seedless raspberry or cherry jam
- Red food coloring
- 6–8 oz white candy melts or colored wafers (ruby, green, pink)
- Oil-based food coloring (pink and red)
- Lollipop sticks
- Silicone brain mold (or knife for hand shaping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mixture: Start by crumbling your red velvet or chocolate cake into a large mixing bowl. Gradually mix in the frosting until the mixture holds together when squeezed.
- Shape the Brains: Firmly press the cake mixture into the mold, or shape by hand into ovals to create a brain-like appearance.
- Create the Shells: Melt your candy coating and brush a thin layer into the molds, or around the shaped cakes. Chill until set.
- Add the Filling: Mix jam with red food coloring and spoon a small amount into each hardened candy shell.
- Fill with Cake Mixture: Use the remaining mixture to fill the cavities again, smoothing the tops.
- Seal: Pour more melted candy over the top and chill again until firm.
- Decorate: Pipe lines with melted candy to mimic brain ridges and add sprinkles.
- Serve: Carefully unmold the cake pops, insert lollipop sticks, and arrange on a platter.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for better flavor and ensure to chill as directed to set the coatings properly.