Pin it A wild, colorful treat that combines chocolate cake, marshmallows, and graham crackers on a stick—perfect for parties and kids celebrations.
Making these cake pops was a hit during my nephew's birthday. The kids loved choosing their own colors and decorations while parents were asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup, for cake base
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ½ cup
- Baking powder: ½ tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Whole milk: ½ cup
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Hot water: ½ cup
- Marshmallow fluff or large marshmallows: 1½ cups fluff or 8 large marshmallows
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup
- Semisweet chocolate chips: 12 oz
- Coconut oil (optional): 2 tbsp, for smoother coating
- Colored candy melts: Green, purple, orange, etc
- Candy eyes, sprinkles, and monster decorations: As desired
- Lollipop sticks: 16
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Stir in hot water until batter is smooth.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make Cake Pop Mixture:
- Crumble the cooled cake into a bowl. Add marshmallow fluff (or melt marshmallows and mix in). Combine until mixture is sticky and holds together.
- Shape Pops:
- Roll mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Insert a lollipop stick into each, then freeze for 15 minutes.
- Coat Pops:
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Dip each cake pop into chocolate and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
- Decorate:
- Add melted colored candy melts, candy eyes, and sprinkles to create monster faces.
- Set and Serve:
- Place pops upright in styrofoam block or glass to set. Let cool until chocolate is firm.
Pin it My niece and nephew both laughed trying to create the silliest monster faces. These pops are a favorite at birthday parties, always sparking creativity and smiles.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (flour, graham crackers), eggs, milk, soy (chocolate), and possible traces of nuts (from chocolate and decorations). Always check product labels for safety if serving to those with allergies.
Required Tools
8-inch square baking pan, mixing bowls, mixer or whisk, baking parchment, microwave-safe bowls, lollipop sticks, styrofoam block or glass for setting pops.
Nutritional Information
Each monster pop: 225 calories, 10 g total fat, 31 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein.
Pin it Serve these monster cake pops at your next party for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. They are as much fun to make as they are to eat.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the cake mixture stick together?
Blend cooled, crumbled cake with marshmallow fluff or melted marshmallows, mixing until it holds shape.
- → Can I use other kinds of cake?
Yes, swap in brownies or different cake bases for varied textures and flavors.
- → What is the best way to decorate cake pops?
Dip pops in melted chocolate, then use colored candy melts, candy eyes, and sprinkles for fun monster faces.
- → Is this treat suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all main ingredients are vegetarian. Always check candy decorations for animal-based gelatin.
- → How should the pops be stored?
Keep pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for freshness and texture.
- → Are there gluten-free options?
Use gluten-free cake mix and graham crackers to make the pops suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.