Monster Cake Pops and Jack O’Lantern Peppers
Fun and festive Monster Cake Pops paired with savory Jack O’Lantern Peppers, perfect for any Halloween gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cake pops and 4 filled peppers
- Category: Dessert and Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Monster Cake Pops:
- Cake mix: Any flavor
- Frosting: Store-bought or homemade
- Chocolate coating: Candy melts or chocolate chips
- Candy eyes: For decoration
- For the Jack O’Lantern Peppers:
- Orange bell peppers: Firm and fresh
- Cooked rice or quinoa: For stuffing
- Black olives: Diced
- Cheese: Shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mix: Bake the cake according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before proceeding.
- Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add about half a cup of frosting and mix until combined.
- Form the Cake Pops: Shape the mixture into balls, about one inch in diameter. Insert a stick into each ball and place them upright in a foam block.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating: Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Cake Pops: Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Decorate with candy eyes while still soft.
- Prepare the Peppers: Slice the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds. Carve jack o’ lantern faces into each pepper.
- Make the Filling: Combine cooked rice or quinoa, diced black olives, and cheese. Fill each pepper with this mixture.
- Bake the Peppers: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
Notes
Chill cake pops if they are sliding off the sticks; avoid overstuffing the peppers.