Halloween Spider Cake Pops
Category: Desserts
Serves: 20 pieces
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Apricot jam | 40g |
| Chocolate cake | 250g |
| Dark chocolate | 150g |
| Butter | 30g |
| Chocolate sprinkles | To taste |
| Fresh cream (liquid) | 30g |
| Licorice wheels | 6 |
| Colored sugar candies | 40 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Base:
Begin by crumbling 250g of chocolate cake into a large bowl. Ensure it is thoroughly broken into small pieces. -
Mix and Shape the Cake Pops:
Add 40g of apricot jam, 30g of melted butter, and 30g of fresh cream to the cake crumbs. Mix well until you form a compact, moldable dough. The consistency should be such that the mixture can hold together when pressed. -
Shape the Balls:
Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls (about 4-5 per ball). Place the shaped balls onto a tray lined with parchment paper to avoid sticking. -
Melt the Chocolate:
Melt the 150g of dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double-boiler method), stirring occasionally until fully melted. -
Coat the Cake Pops:
Once the chocolate is melted, dip each cake ball into the melted chocolate, coating it thoroughly. Then roll the chocolate-coated cake balls in chocolate sprinkles, ensuring the sprinkles adhere to the surface. -
Decorate the Cake Pops:
Carefully place two colored sugar candies on each cake ball to serve as the eyes of the spider. Position them close together, centrally on the ball, to create a pair of eyes. -
Prepare the Spider Legs:
Using the licorice wheels, cut 160 small pieces, each about 6-7 cm long. These will serve as the spider’s legs. -
Insert the Legs:
To create the legs, use a skewer to make 8 small holes (4 on each side) in each cake ball. Insert the ends of the licorice pieces into these holes to form the spider’s legs. Ensure the legs are evenly spaced and secure. -
Let the Cake Pops Set:
Allow the cake pops to set and dry in a cool place. This step ensures that everything sticks together and the chocolate coating hardens. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the cake pops are fully set and dry, your Halloween spider cake pops are ready to serve! These fun, spooky treats are perfect for a Halloween party or as a festive treat for all ages.
These Halloween Spider Cake Pops are a fun, creative, and delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake, the smoothness of dark chocolate, and the playful look of spooky spiders. They make for a fantastic Halloween dessert that both kids and adults will enjoy!
