These spooky-sweet bites prove that dessert can double as party décor. Each pop delivers festive flair in a couple of bites and can be prepped well ahead of trick-or-treat time. Pick a handful or tackle the entire lineup—either way, your guests are in for a wicked treat.
Contents
- 1. Classic Jack-O’-Lantern Cake Pops
- 2. Mummy Wrap Cake Pops
- 3. Spooky Black Cat Cake Pops
- 4. Ghoulish Ghost Cake Pops
- 5. Witch Hat Cake Pops
- 6. Candy Corn Swirl Cake Pops
- 7. Dracula Bite Cake Pops
- 8. Monster Eye Cake Pops
- 9. Toxic Slime Cake Pops
- 10. Purple People Eater Cake Pops
- 11. Frankenstein’s Monster Cake Pops
- 12. Haunted House Silhouette Cake Pops
- 13. Graveyard Dirt Cake Pops
- 14. Spiced Pumpkin Latte Cake Pops
- 15. Vampire Fang Red Velvet Cake Pops
- 16. Glittering Midnight Bat Cake Pops
- 17. Werewolf Claw Cake Pops
- 18. Poison Apple Cake Pops
- 19. Skeleton Bone Cake Pops
- 20. Hocus Pocus Cauldron Cake Pops
- 21. Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Cake Pops
- 22. Blood Moon Cherry Cake Pops
- 23. Haunted Pumpkin Patch Cake Pops
- 24. Coffin Brownie Cake Pops
- 25. Cobweb White Chocolate Cake Pops
- 26. Caramel Apple Crunch Cake Pops
- 27. Glow-in-the-Dark Neon Cake Pops
- 28. Creepy Crawly Spider Cake Pops
- 29. Black Forest Raven Cake Pops
- 30. Pumpkin Spice Latte Ghost Cake Pops
- 31. Midnight Oreo Grave Cake Pops
- 32. Cherry Cola Zombie Cake Pops
- 33. Cinnamon Churro Skeleton Cake Pops
- 34. Salted Caramel Werewolf Cake Pops
- 35. Blueberry Potion Cake Pops
- 36. Maple Pecan Scarecrow Cake Pops
- 37. S’mores Campfire Cake Pops
- 38. Mocha Macabre Cake Pops
- 39. Peanut Butter Pumpkins Cake Pops
- 40. Licorice Witch Broom Cake Pops
- 41. Apple Cider Donut Cake Pops
- 42. Rocky Road Tombstone Cake Pops
- 43. Cotton Candy Cloud Ghost Pops
- 44. Blackberry Bat Wing Cake Pops
- 45. Chocolate Orange Jack-O’-Lantern Cake Pops
- 46. Matcha Monster Cake Pops
- 47. Strawberry Blood Splatter Cake Pops
- 48. Lemon Candy Corn Cake Pops
- 49. Pistachio Goblin Cake Pops
- 50. Coconut Snow Ghost Cake Pops
- 51. Chili Chocolate Diablo Cake Pops
- 52. Banana Foster Mummy Cake Pops
- 53. Gingerbread Gargoyle Cake Pops
- 54. Almond Toffee Skeleton Key Cake Pops
- 55. Raspberry Zombie Brain Cake Pops
- 56. Carrot Cake Scarecrow Pops
- 57. Brown Butter Bat Brownie Pops
- 58. Hazelnut Haunted Forest Cake Pops
- 59. Turmeric Golden Ghost Cake Pops
- 60. Espresso Noir Night Owl Cake Pops
- 61. Lavender Moon Witch Cake Pops
- 62. Mint Chocolate Tomb Cake Pops
- 63. Orange Creamsicle Pumpkin Face Pops
- 64. Honeycomb Spiderweb Cake Pops
- 65. Cardamom Chai Cauldron Cake Pops
1. Classic Jack-O’-Lantern Cake Pops

Start with vanilla cake blended with cream cheese frosting, then dip in vibrant orange candy coating. Pipe cheerful or menacing faces using black melted chocolate. The familiar pumpkin grin sets a playful tone for any Halloween spread.
2. Mummy Wrap Cake Pops

Once the white coating sets, drizzle more chocolate in random stripes for a bandaged look. Add sugar eyes before the drizzle hardens so they stay put. The result is a surprisingly cute “undead” bite.
3. Spooky Black Cat Cake Pops

Use dark chocolate coating tinted with black oil-based coloring for a sleek finish. Candy corn halves become pointed ears, while yellow nonpareils serve as piercing eyes. A quick white chocolate dot completes each pupil for extra personality.
4. Ghoulish Ghost Cake Pops

Shape the cake mixture into cones instead of spheres before chilling. After dipping, let the coating drip slightly so it pools like a floating sheet. A trio of mini chocolate chip eyes and mouth gives every ghost its own expression.
5. Witch Hat Cake Pops

Form small discs for brims and press sugar cones on top before chilling. Dip the whole structure in tinted chocolate, then wrap a contrasting candy strip for the hatband. These pops stand tall and look great clustered in cauldrons.
6. Candy Corn Swirl Cake Pops

Divide the coating process into three quick dips, chilling between each color. Vanilla cake pairs nicely with the nostalgic candy flavor. The graduated stripes instantly signal fall fun.
7. Dracula Bite Cake Pops

A deep red shell hides rich chocolate cake inside. Press two white confetti sprinkles near the top before the coating sets to create sharp fangs. A painted black icing widow’s peak finishes the vampiric vibe.
8. Monster Eye Cake Pops

Lime-tinted coating gives these pops their eerie hue. Position one jumbo candy eye at center stage for a playful cyclops look. Sprinkle with colored sugar before the shell hardens to resemble bumpy skin.
9. Toxic Slime Cake Pops

Tint white chocolate to a glowing green and purposely let excess run down the stick. A dusting of edible glitter adds a radioactive shimmer. Use key lime cake for a surprise burst of tartness.
10. Purple People Eater Cake Pops

Blueberry cake tinted with violet gel pairs beautifully with the coating. Affix several mini candy eyes at random points so no two pops match. Kids love counting how many “people eaters” they can spot.
11. Frankenstein’s Monster Cake Pops

Mold cake into short bricks instead of spheres for a squared-off face. Dip in green coating, then quickly dip just the top in black for spiky hair. Mini pretzel sticks mimic bolts, while candy eyes and a stitched mouth bring the creature to life.
12. Haunted House Silhouette Cake Pops

Use navy candy melts for a twilight background. Once set, paint simple house outlines with edible black paint or food-safe marker. A tiny yellow dot for a window gives the scene a flicker of light.
13. Graveyard Dirt Cake Pops

Blend extra frosting into chocolate cake for a truffle-like interior. Before the outer shell sets, roll in crushed sandwich cookies for a soil effect. Press a candy wafer etched with “RIP” upright for instant gravestones.
14. Spiced Pumpkin Latte Cake Pops

Combine spiced pumpkin cake with a touch of espresso powder in the mix. The coating echoes a creamy latte and pairs well with a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate. Sprinkle a whisper of cinnamon sugar for true café flair.
15. Vampire Fang Red Velvet Cake Pops

The stark contrast of red interior against black shell feels dangerously decadent. Tiny fondant fangs add drama without extra effort. A quick brush of edible pearl dust creates a gothic sheen.
16. Glittering Midnight Bat Cake Pops

The wings are simply cardstock attached after coating sets, so guests can hold them in flight. A sprinkle of edible glitter makes the shell shimmer like a moonlit sky. Rich cocoa batter keeps the flavor classic.
17. Werewolf Claw Cake Pops

Swipe melted dark chocolate across the surface to mimic fur texture. Insert almond slices at an angle for razor-sharp talons. The rugged look contrasts nicely with smooth, round pops elsewhere on the table.
18. Poison Apple Cake Pops

Dip chilled pops in red coating for a glossy shell, then spoon vivid green chocolate over just the crown. Let gravity form natural drips down the sides. A sprinkle of sanding sugar adds fairy-tale sparkle.
19. Skeleton Bone Cake Pops

Mold cake around short pretzel rods, leaving ends bulbous for bone joints. Dip in white chocolate and allow subtle cracks to form for aged detail. A quick hit with edible gray dust brings out crevices.
20. Hocus Pocus Cauldron Cake Pops

Form spheres, then flatten the tops slightly before dipping in black coating. Add a spoonful of green chocolate to the indent, dotting with sugar pearls for foam. A lollipop stick painted brown looks like a wooden stirring spoon.
21. Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Cake Pops

Shape batter into ovals, then gently pinch the sides for cheekbones. After the white shell sets, use edible markers to draw flowers, hearts, and swirls. The vibrant designs honor the Mexican holiday beautifully.
22. Blood Moon Cherry Cake Pops

Blend cherry preserves into chocolate cake for a fruity depth. Dust cocoa powder lightly over the still-wet red coating to create moody craters. These pops pair well with a dark stout or red wine at adult parties.
23. Haunted Pumpkin Patch Cake Pops

Slightly flatten round pops and score ridges with a toothpick before dipping in orange coating. Insert a green candy-coated sunflower seed for the stem. Serve over cookie crumb “dirt” for a mini pumpkin patch scene.
24. Coffin Brownie Cake Pops

Use a coffin cookie cutter to stamp chilled brownie mixture into shape. Dip in dark chocolate and pipe fine white borders for definition. A tiny red cross adds a gothic touch.
25. Cobweb White Chocolate Cake Pops

Secure the lollipop stick upside down and spin slowly while flicking white chocolate back and forth. The thin strands form organic webs. Finish with a single silver dragée “spider” in the center.
26. Caramel Apple Crunch Cake Pops

Add dried apple bits and cinnamon to vanilla cake crumbs for authentic flavor. The caramel shell hardens quickly, so roll in nuts right away. Small wooden craft sticks complete the fair-ground look.
27. Glow-in-the-Dark Neon Cake Pops

Oil-based neon candy colors create a coating that fluoresces under UV light. Keep decorations minimal to let the effect shine. Display near a portable blacklight for maximum wow factor.
28. Creepy Crawly Spider Cake Pops

Insert short segments of licorice or pretzel sticks dipped in chocolate for legs. Add two candy eyes and a dot of red gel for a “hourglass” if making black widows. Kids enjoy pulling the legs off first.
29. Black Forest Raven Cake Pops

Cherry-laden Black Forest cake hides beneath the dark shell. Rolling in sanding sugar creates feathery texture. A thin fondant triangle pressed on top evokes a sleek raven wing.
30. Pumpkin Spice Latte Ghost Cake Pops

Pumpkin cake meets a hint of espresso powder for that café taste. After dipping in white chocolate, roll the base only in cinnamon sugar for a latte “rim.” Espresso beans double as edible eyes.
31. Midnight Oreo Grave Cake Pops

The intense black cocoa crumb gives an extra chocolaty hit. Stick half an Oreo upright before the coating sets. A gray icing smear on the cookie creates an aged tombstone effect.
32. Cherry Cola Zombie Cake Pops

Add cola syrup and chopped maraschino cherries to chocolate cake crumbs. A thin red candy melt drizzle mimics leaking cranial fluid. Treat each pop to one droopy eye for a fun gross-out moment.
33. Cinnamon Churro Skeleton Cake Pops

The cinnamon-sugar coating sticks best while the shell is still warm. Pipe simple bone lines and a skull face with white chocolate. The churro flavor pairs well with Mexican hot chocolate.
34. Salted Caramel Werewolf Cake Pops

Blend salted caramel sauce into vanilla cake for moist, chewy bites. Sprinkle flaky salt over the warm drizzle to keep crystals intact. Pointed fondant ears give subtle werewolf vibes without complex shaping.
35. Blueberry Potion Cake Pops

Puree fresh blueberries into the batter for natural color and flavor. A swirl of edible luster dust on the coating creates swirling potion effects. Serve in a smoky dry-ice cauldron if you’re feeling dramatic.
36. Maple Pecan Scarecrow Cake Pops

Use maple flavoring in the cake and coating for cozy fall notes. Roughly chopped pecans pressed into the shell become rustic straw. A simple smile and stitched nose complete each friendly scarecrow.
37. S’mores Campfire Cake Pops

Mix finely crushed grahams into chocolate cake to echo campfire flavors. Roll freshly dipped pops in more crumbs, then torch a mini marshmallow on top. A final chocolate drizzle binds everything together.
38. Mocha Macabre Cake Pops

Espresso-laced cake keeps adults happy. Mold tiny white chocolate skulls in a silicone mold and press onto the shell before it sets. The coffee-and-cream color combo looks elegant and eerie all at once.
39. Peanut Butter Pumpkins Cake Pops

Combine peanut butter with crumbled chocolate cake for a Reese’s-inspired core. Gently pinch sides to form indentations before dipping. Short green licorice bits act as chewable stems.
40. Licorice Witch Broom Cake Pops

Mold the cake mixture into short logs and insert a sturdy pretzel rod. Dip only the bottom in butterscotch coating, then press crushed cereal for bristles. Wrap the top of the handle with a thin licorice lace for extra Halloween charm.
41. Apple Cider Donut Cake Pops

Reduce apple cider for concentrated flavor and fold into spice cake crumbs. Skip candy melts and roll pops in melted butter, then cinnamon sugar for a donut finish. Serve warm for the full orchard experience.
42. Rocky Road Tombstone Cake Pops

Add chopped almonds and marshmallows to chocolate cake for rocky texture. Dip the tops in gray coating and flatten one side to write “RIP” in black icing. The uneven bottom resembles craggy earth.
43. Cotton Candy Cloud Ghost Pops

Dip in white chocolate, then immediately press wisps of cotton candy around each pop. Work quickly so moisture doesn’t melt the floss. Two black sugar pearls complete the airy spirits.
44. Blackberry Bat Wing Cake Pops

Blackberry purée colors the batter naturally and keeps it moist. Dust the coating with purple glitter for a nocturnal sheen. Slot mini cardstock wings into the sides once the shell firms up.
45. Chocolate Orange Jack-O’-Lantern Cake Pops

Add orange zest and a splash of juice to brownie crumbs for bright flavor. Pipe dark chocolate triangle eyes and grinning mouths after dipping. A green chocolate chip stem completes the citrus-pumpkin mash-up.
46. Matcha Monster Cake Pops

Blend matcha powder into vanilla cake for earthy sweetness. Attach candy eyes, then pipe thin strands of matcha-tinted coating for hair. The bitter tea balances the sweet shell perfectly.
47. Strawberry Blood Splatter Cake Pops

Puree fresh strawberries into a loose glaze. Dip vanilla pops in white coating, let set, then flick glaze using a pastry brush for a splatter pattern. The graphic look is surprisingly easy and very dramatic.
48. Lemon Candy Corn Cake Pops

Tangy lemon cake brightens the traditional candy corn colors. Dip one third at a time, chilling briefly between layers. Serve in rows for a striking striped display.
49. Pistachio Goblin Cake Pops

Ground pistachios give nutty depth and tint the batter softly. Attach small fondant triangles as ears before coating dries. A crooked icing smile turns each pop into a cheeky goblin.
50. Coconut Snow Ghost Cake Pops

The coconut adds crunch and a snowy appearance. Keep decorations minimal so the texture shines. These work nicely for guests seeking a lighter-tasting treat amid richer options.
51. Chili Chocolate Diablo Cake Pops

Add a hint of cayenne and cinnamon to chocolate cake for subtle heat. Dip in extra-dark coating and press two red sprinkle horns on top. A light dusting of cocoa powder tempers the spicy kick.
52. Banana Foster Mummy Cake Pops

Banana cake mixed with caramel sauce tastes like the classic dessert. After a beige shell sets, drizzle plenty of white chocolate bandages. Stick on candy eyes while the drizzle is still wet for secure adherence.
53. Gingerbread Gargoyle Cake Pops

Ginger, molasses, and cinnamon bring winter spice to the Halloween table. Tint white chocolate with a touch of black to achieve slate gray. Score lines with a toothpick before the coating sets for faux stone texture.
54. Almond Toffee Skeleton Key Cake Pops

Fold crushed toffee bits into almond cake crumbs for crunch. Pipe simple skeleton key silhouettes across the smooth caramel shell. Edible gold dust highlights the ornate shapes.
55. Raspberry Zombie Brain Cake Pops

Use a silicone brain mold to shape pops quickly. Raspberry purée both flavors and colors the coating. Thin red piping gel smeared along crevices enhances the gruesome effect.
56. Carrot Cake Scarecrow Pops

Cream cheese frosting keeps carrot cake moist inside. Dust the orange shell with cinnamon for a rustic look. Small fondant hats and drawn stitches turn them into friendly patch guardians.
57. Brown Butter Bat Brownie Pops

Brown butter adds nutty depth to brownie crumbs. The amber glaze stays slightly soft, giving a fudge-like bite. Matte black cardstock wings slide into slits cut after coating firms.
58. Hazelnut Haunted Forest Cake Pops

Blend Nutella into the cake mixture for rich nuttiness. Drag a fork through semi-set coating to create tree bark striations. A sprinkle of cookie crumb “soil” at the base sets the forest scene.
59. Turmeric Golden Ghost Cake Pops

Turmeric adds earthy flavor and natural color without overpowering sweetness. Brush edible gold dust sparingly for a spectral glow. Simple white candy eyes pop against the sunny hue.
60. Espresso Noir Night Owl Cake Pops

Espresso-soaked chocolate cake keeps these deeply flavored. Attach two upside-down chocolate chips for ears and a yellow seed for a beak. Wide candy eyes give a charmingly startled expression.
61. Lavender Moon Witch Cake Pops

Infuse milk with culinary lavender before adding to vanilla cake crumbs. The floral notes pair well with a white-chocolate shell tinted soft purple. Finish with a mist of silver luster dust for a night-sky shimmer.
62. Mint Chocolate Tomb Cake Pops

Peppermint extract brightens dark chocolate cake. Roll sides in dyed green cookie crumbs for grassy edges, then cap with gray coating. A toothpick etching of cracks and moss adds age.
63. Orange Creamsicle Pumpkin Face Pops

Mix vanilla cake with orange zest and a touch of cream cheese frosting for dreamy flavor. Dip unevenly in orange coating to let white peek through. Draw friendly faces to keep things kid-approved.
64. Honeycomb Spiderweb Cake Pops

Stir crushed honeycomb candy into the batter for crispy surprises. Pipe concentric circles of white chocolate, then drag a toothpick outward to form webs. A mini chocolate spider completes each sweet trap.
65. Cardamom Chai Cauldron Cake Pops

Cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves perfume vanilla cake crumbs for a warming bite. Dip rounded pops in black coating and add a puddle of white chocolate on top, swirling upward with a toothpick for steam. Serve in a cast-iron skillet to mimic bubbling brews.
Nathaniel Lee is an avid cook, drawing on his decades of home cooking and fine dining experience. He is a contributing chef at Mashed, and his recipes and contributions have been featured in Tasting Table, Edible Arrangements, Insanely Good Recipes, and The Daily Meal.
