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Thanksgiving Cake Pops

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These festive Thanksgiving cake pops are easy to make, combining moist cake, creamy frosting, and a crisp chocolate shell. Perfect for holiday tables, potlucks, or edible gifts, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat that’s fun for all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (260g) vanilla or spice cake, baked and cooled
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup (80g) cream cheese frosting
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened (optional)
  • 12 ounces (340g) white chocolate or candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Festive sprinkles (gold, orange, brown, leaf-shaped, etc.)
  • Mini chocolate chips or edible eyes (optional, for turkey shapes)
  • Pretzel sticks or candy corn (optional, for decoration)
  • 20–24 cake pop sticks (lollipop sticks—wood or paper)

Instructions

  1. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using a fork or your hands.
  2. Sprinkle in cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
  3. Add cream cheese frosting and softened butter (if using). Mix until the mixture holds together but isn’t overly sticky.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Freeze cake balls for 15-20 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Melt white chocolate or candy melts with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into each chilled cake ball.
  8. Hold the stick and dip the cake ball into melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Let excess drip off and stand upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand.
  9. Quickly decorate with sprinkles, mini chips, or candy decorations before the coating sets.
  10. Let cake pops set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until the coating is firm.

Notes

Chill cake balls before dipping to prevent them from falling off the sticks. Use a cookie scoop for even sizing. Decorate immediately after dipping for best results. For gluten-free or vegan options, substitute cake and frosting as needed. Cake pops can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to a month.

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