Start by crumbling the baked Angel Food Cake into a medium bowl. Use your hands to break it into very small pieces. The texture should be fine, resembling breadcrumbs—it helps the cake pops hold their shape.
Add in the vanilla frosting and vanilla extract to the crumbled cake. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until everything is well combined. It should feel moist but not sticky, forming a dough-like texture.
Now, separate the mixture into three bowls for coloring. If you plan on using different colors, this is your chance to be creative! Add approximately 25 drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until you achieve the desired hues. Don’t shy away from adding more color if needed!
Once colored, cover the bowls and place them in the freezer for at least 10 to 15 minutes. This will make the mixture a bit firmer and easier to roll.
After chilling, take the mixture out and start rolling it into 1.5-inch balls. Ensure they are tight and compact; this will help them maintain their shape when dipped.
Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined tray and return them to the freezer for another 15 to 20 minutes. This extra chill will help them hold together better when you coat them with chocolate.
As your cake pops chill, melt one-third cup of white chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat in 15 to 20-second increments, stirring well between each session until smooth. Be careful not to overheat!
Take the chilled cake balls from the freezer. Dip the tip of a cake pop stick into the melted chocolate and then insert it halfway into a cake ball to help it stay in place.
Repeat this with the remaining cake balls, then place them back in the freezer for another 15 to 20 minutes.
When you're ready to coat the pops, reheat the remaining melted chocolate, ensuring it's smooth and not too hot. Dunk each cake pop straight down into the melted chocolate, then slowly lift it out, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
Allow the coated cake pops to stand upright in a box, styrofoam, or a cup for drying. This prevents them from sticking to surfaces.
While the coating is still wet, sprinkle on your choice of toppings, like sprinkles or crushed Oreos. Let them set for about 10 to 15 seconds before transferring them to a decorative display.
Store the finished Halloween Cake Pops in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy sharing them with friends and family!
