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Thanksgiving Cake Pops

Thanksgiving Cake Pops

Thanksgiving Cake Pops are a delightful fusion of cake and whimsy, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake pops, dessert table, festive desserts, holiday treats, sweet treats, Thanksgiving Cake Pops
Servings: 12 pops
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Styrofoam block
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Cake Mix

  • 1 box cake mix your favorite flavor

For the Frosting

  • 1 can canned frosting store-bought or homemade

For the Coating

  • 2 cups candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For Flavoring

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Assembly

  • 12 pieces cake pop sticks

For Decorations

  • 1 cup candy eyes
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup sprinkles
  • 1 tablespoon edible glitter
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

How to Make Thanksgiving Cake Pops

  • Preheat your oven according to the cake mix box instructions.
  • Pour the cake batter into a prepared pan and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a fork.
  • Mix in the frosting gradually until the cake crumbs are moist enough to roll into balls.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  • Melt a small amount of candy coating and dip one end of each cake pop stick into it.
  • Insert the sticks into the center of each cake ball, about halfway through.
  • Melt your candy melts along with vegetable oil until smooth, stirring regularly.
  • Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating and let any excess drip off.
  • Decorate while the coating is still wet with candy eyes, candy corn, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips.
  • Stick the decorated cake pops into a Styrofoam block or place them on a parchment paper-lined tray to dry for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Once dry, your Thanksgiving Cake Pops are ready to serve!

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle some melted chocolate on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pop | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg
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