Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cake Pops, the perfect autumn treat! These charming bite-sized desserts combine a moist pumpkin spice cake with creamy frosting, all coated in vibrant candy melts. Ideal for Thanksgiving celebrations, Halloween festivities, or casual gatherings, these pops are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit any occasion. With their festive appearance and warm flavors, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Bring joy to your dessert table with these delectable treats that capture the essence of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Yellow Cake mix (15 oz)
- 1 can Pumpkin Puree (15 oz)
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 12 oz Orange Candy Melts
- 6 oz Chocolate Candy Melts
- 3 Tbsp Vegetable Shortening (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare the cake batter by mixing yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and softened butter until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a lined baking sheet and bake as directed until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into a bowl and mix in half of the cream cheese frosting until combined.
- Form small balls from the mixture and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Melt candy melts with vegetable shortening until smooth, then dip each pop into the coating before decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg