# Components:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
07 - 1/2 cup hot water
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cake Pop Assembly
12 - 1 cup prepared cream cheese frosting
13 - 24 lollipop sticks
→ Decoration
14 - 16 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate
15 - 2 ounces dark chocolate or brown candy melts
16 - Food coloring gel (red, blue, green, as desired)
17 - Edible marker pens or colored candy melts for iris and pupil
18 - Red decorating gel for bloodshot effect
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
04 - Add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
05 - Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
07 - Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl. Add prepared cream cheese frosting and blend until the mixture holds together but is not overly sticky.
08 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
09 - Melt white candy melts or white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
10 - Dip each lollipop stick tip into melted chocolate, then insert into each cake ball. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to secure.
11 - Dip each chilled cake ball fully into the melted white chocolate, ensuring even coverage. Allow excess to drip off. Place upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set.
12 - Once coating is set, use colored candy melts, edible marker pens, or decorating gel to create the iris and pupil. Apply red decorating gel or food coloring gel for bloodshot details.
13 - Let all decorations firm up completely before serving.
