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Thanksgiving Cake Pops: Easy 10-Minute Festive Treats for Holidays

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These Thanksgiving cake pops are a quick, festive treat made with cake, frosting, and chocolate coating, decorated in autumn colors. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or adding a cheerful touch to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (13×9-inch) vanilla or yellow cake, baked and cooled (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) cream cheese frosting (or classic buttercream)
  • 12 oz (340g) white chocolate or candy melts (orange or brown, for a festive touch)
  • Assorted Thanksgiving sprinkles (turkey shapes, autumn leaves, orange, yellow, brown jimmies)
  • Candy corn, mini chocolate chips, or edible eyes (optional, for turkey faces)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 24 cake pop sticks (or sturdy paper straws)
  • Styrofoam block or cake pop stand (for drying; or an upside-down egg carton)

Instructions

  1. Place the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl and crumble into fine crumbs using your hands or a fork.
  2. Add cream cheese frosting and blend with cake crumbs until just combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed.
  3. Scoop out portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into smooth balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy melts or white chocolate with oil in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.
  5. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into melted chocolate, then push halfway into each chilled cake ball. Let set for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Holding by the stick, dip each cake pop into melted chocolate. Gently swirl and tap off excess. Place upright in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry.
  7. While chocolate is wet, decorate with Thanksgiving-themed sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or candy corn. For turkey faces, use candy eyes and candy corn for beaks.
  8. Let cake pops dry completely (about 20 minutes). Serve on a festive platter, pop into treat bags, or display upright in a mug filled with rice or beans.

Notes

Chill cake balls before dipping for best results. Use gluten-free cake and decorations for dietary needs. Decorate quickly while coating is wet. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze undecorated cake balls for up to a month.

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