(4). Pumpkin Spice Cake Pops Recipe
Pumpkin spice cake pops are a delightful treat perfect for fall and festive gatherings. They combine the flavors of pumpkin and spices with a creamy frosting, all coated in colorful candy melts. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making these delicious cake pops.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cake:
* 1 box Yellow Cake Mix (15 oz)
* 1 can Pumpkin Puree (15 oz)
* 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
* ½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
* 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened at room temperature)
* 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
* 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
For Coating:
* 12 oz Orange Candy Melts
* 6 oz Chocolate Candy Melts (optional for decoration)
* 3 Tbsp Vegetable Shortening (to thin candy melts)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package instructions, typically around 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
2. Make the Frosting:
In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
3. Combine Cake and Frosting:
Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into a large bowl.
Add the cream cheese frosting gradually, mixing until you achieve a soft dough consistency that can be rolled into balls.
4. Form Cake Balls:
Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 15 minutes to firm up.
5. Melt Candy Coating:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the orange candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. If too thick, add vegetable shortening to thin it out.
6. Dip Cake Pops:
Remove cake balls from the freezer and insert lollipop sticks into each ball.
Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, ensuring it's fully covered. Allow excess to drip off before placing them back on the parchment paper.
7. Decorate:
If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with nuts for added texture.
Allow the coating to set completely before serving.
Tips
If you want to create pumpkin shapes, you can use green candy melts for vines or stems after dipping in orange.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform cake balls.
Experiment with different types of candy melts or toppings to customize your cake pops.
These pumpkin spice cake pops not only taste amazing but also make for an attractive presentation at any gathering! Enjoy your baking!
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