Thanksgiving Cake Pops
These festive cake pops combine delicious cake flavors with fun lollipop aesthetics, making them perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 box 1 cake mix (flavor of your choice) Classic vanilla, rich chocolate, or festive pumpkin.
- 1 cup 1 cup frosting Store-bought or homemade, based on your preference.
For Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup Candy melts or chocolate for coating Choose white, milk, or dark chocolate.
- 20 pieces Lollipop sticks These provide the perfect handle for your cake pops.
- Sprinkles (optional) Consider seasonal or holiday-themed sprinkles.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out.
- Preheat your oven and follow the instructions on your cake mix package.
- Bake the cake according to the directed time and temperature, then let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
- Crumble the cooled cake into small pieces in a large bowl.
- Mix in the frosting until combined, ensuring it holds together like cookie dough.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each ball, pushing gently halfway in.
- Refrigerate the cake pops for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the candy melts or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each cake pop in the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off.
- Decorate with sprinkles before the coating sets, and place upright to dry on wax paper or in a styrofoam block.
Notes
These cake pops can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to a month, ensuring freshness.