# Ingredient List:
→ Cake
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Frosting
10 - 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Coating & Decoration
15 - 2 cups white or colored candy melts
16 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
17 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
18 - Candy eyes
19 - Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or colored sugar for monster effects
20 - 24 lollipop sticks
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
02 - Cream butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, adding vanilla extract and mixing until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix just until combined.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake completely.
06 - In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until creamy and well blended.
07 - Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs. Mix cake crumbs with frosting until a pliable, even dough forms.
08 - Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange on a lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes to firm.
09 - Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
10 - Dip tips of lollipop sticks into melted candy and insert into cake balls to secure.
11 - Dip each cake pop into melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately roll in cinnamon sugar mixture and decorate with candy eyes, sprinkles, and colored sugar for monster faces.
12 - Stand each decorated cake pop upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand until coating is set.
