Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Cake Pops! These portable treats combine moist pumpkin spice cake and creamy frosting, beautifully coated in vibrant candy melts. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or simply as a cozy afternoon snack, these festive bites are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Their playful presentation and customizable coatings make them an enjoyable project for bakers of all skill levels.
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 the oven according to the yellow cake mix package instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and softened butter; blend until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased baking sheet and bake until a toothpick comes out clean; allow cooling completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Crumble cooled cake and mix with cream cheese frosting until combined; form into 1-inch balls.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt orange candy melts with shortening; dip each cake pop until fully coated and set on parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg