Description
Pumpkin Cake Pops are the perfect festive treat to celebrate the fall season! These delightful bite-sized desserts combine the rich flavors of pumpkin spice and creamy frosting, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering. Ideal for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home, these cake pops are not only easy to make but also fun to decorate. With vibrant colors and customizable toppings, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you serve them at a fall party or gift them to loved ones, these Pumpkin Cake Pops will bring joy and warmth to every occasion!
Ingredients
- 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 the oven according to cake mix instructions.
- Mix yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and softened butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until blended.
- Pour batter into a greased baking sheet and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in another bowl until creamy.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs; mix with frosting until fully combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt orange candy melts with shortening; dip lollipop sticks into melted candy before inserting into cake balls.
- Fully coat each cake ball with melted candy; let excess drip off before standing upright to set.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg