Description
Celebrate fall with Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake Pops! These adorable, bite-sized treats combine moist pumpkin cake with creamy frosting, coated in vibrant orange candy melts. Perfect for parties, gifts, or simply indulging yourself, they’re as festive as they are delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 box pumpkin cake mix (prepared according to package instructions)
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- 12 oz orange candy melts
- 1 bag lollipop sticks
- Green sprinkles or candy (for decoration)
Instructions
- Bake the Pumpkin Cake
- Prepare the pumpkin cake mix as directed on the package.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Crumble the Cake
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
- Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix with Frosting
- Add 1 cup of cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs.
- Mix until the texture is dough-like and holds together when pressed.
- Shape the Cake Balls
- Roll the mixture into small, even balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Insert the Lollipop Sticks
- Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into melted candy melts and insert it into a cake ball.
- Freeze the cake pops for 20 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt the Candy Coating
- Melt the orange candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
- Stir until smooth and free of lumps.
- Dip the Cake Pops
- Remove the cake pops from the freezer.
- Dip each pop into the melted candy, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Tap off excess coating and stand the cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or holder.
- Decorate and Set
- Before the candy coating hardens, add green sprinkles or candy to mimic pumpkin stems.
- Allow the pops to cool and set completely at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a tall container for easier dipping in the candy coating.
- Avoid overmixing the cake and frosting to maintain a good texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American