Halloween Cake Pops with Condensed Milk
Category: Desserts
Servings: 20
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 95g |
| Sugar | 50g |
| All-purpose flour | 200g |
| Baking powder | 8g |
| Eggs | 90g |
| Condensed milk | 230g |
| White chocolate | 200g |
| Fresh cream | 60g |
| Food coloring | To taste |
| Dark chocolate | 60g |
| Edible markers | 19g |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Cake Base
To start preparing these delicious Halloween cake pops with condensed milk, begin by preparing the cake base. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Continue mixing and gradually add the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
Step 2: Adding Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then add them slowly to the bowl while continuing to mix. Keep mixing until you have a smooth and creamy batter, thick enough to hold its shape.
Step 3: Baking the Cake
Grease a baking pan and pour the batter in, leveling the surface with a spatula. Bake the cake in a preheated fan-assisted oven at 170Β°C (340Β°F) for 30-35 minutes (or 40-45 minutes in a static oven at 190Β°C / 375Β°F). To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cakeβif it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Step 4: Cooling the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, remove the cake from the pan and peel off the parchment paper. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding.
Step 5: Crumbling the Cake
After the cake has fully cooled, cut it into slices and crumble each slice into small pieces in a large bowl. You want to achieve a texture similar to breadcrumbs. Add 140g of condensed milk to the crumbled cake and mix until everything is well combined, forming a thick, dough-like consistency.
Step 6: Shaping the Cake Pops
Line a tray with parchment paper. Take 30g portions of the cake mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. You should be able to form about 20 cake pops. Set the cake balls aside at room temperature.
Step 7: Preparing the Coating
Now, itβs time to make the colorful coating. Finely chop the white chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt it gently over a double boiler, stirring occasionally with a whisk to ensure it melts smoothly. Once melted, add the fresh cream and stir to combine.
Step 8: Dipping the Cake Pops
Dip the ends of your cake pop sticks into the melted white chocolate mixture. This will help the sticks stay in place when inserted into the cake pops. Insert each stick into the center of the cake balls, making sure the stick goes deep enough to hold the cake ball securely. Place the cake pops onto a tray with the stick side up.
Step 9: Freezing to Set
Place the tray with cake pops in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to let the coating set and the cake pops firm up.
Step 10: Dipping into Colorful Coatings
Once the cake pops are firm, itβs time to dip them into the colored coating. Carefully dip each cake pop into the melted colored chocolate, making sure the cake ball is completely covered. After dipping, place the cake pops into a block of polystyrene foam to allow the coating to dry completely.
Step 11: Decorating the Cake Pops
While the cake pops are drying, you can prepare your decorations. Take a piece of parchment paper and use edible markers to draw bat and ghost shapes on the shiny side. Flip the parchment over and use a piping bag to outline and fill in the shapes on the dull side of the paper. Once the cake pops are fully dried, use these designs to decorate some of the cake pops, creating spooky bat and ghost designs.
Step 12: Final Touches
Once the decorations have dried, your cake pops are ready for the Halloween celebration! For additional flair, use edible markers to draw spiderweb patterns on the surface of the cake pops. Let everything set and dry completely before serving.
Enjoy!
These Halloween cake pops with condensed milk are perfect for a fun and festive treat that will delight kids and adults alike. Whether youβre celebrating Halloween or just looking for a creative dessert, these cake pops are sure to impress!
