Are pumpkin cake pops easy to make?

Yes! Pumpkin cake pops are beginner-friendly and totally customizable. Whether you start from scratch or use a cake mix shortcut, the process is simple: bake, crumble, mix with frosting, shape, and dip. Using a pumpkin cake pop mold makes shaping even easier.

What is the best recipe for pumpkin cake pops?

The best pumpkin cake pops recipe starts with a moist pumpkin or spice cake base and rich cream cheese frosting. I recommend using a homemade pumpkin cake or a mix combined with canned pumpkin puree for both flavor and ease.

Can I use a mold for pumpkin cake pops?

Absolutely. A pumpkin cake pop mold creates uniform, pumpkin-shaped pops with less effort. They're great for themed parties or if you're making large batches. If you don’t have a mold, hand-rolling works just as well.

Can I make them with cake mix?

Yes! Using a spice cake mix and canned pumpkin is one of the easiest ways to make delicious pumpkin cake pops. It’s a reliable shortcut that delivers great flavor and texture with minimal prep.

What’s the difference between pumpkin cake and cake pops?

Pumpkin cake is typically baked in a sheet or bundt form, while cake pops are made by crumbling baked cake, mixing with frosting, and shaping into bite-sized balls. Cake pops offer portability and customization that traditional cake doesn’t.

Pumpkin Cake Pops: The Coziest Fall Treat You’ll Love

Name: Pumpkin Cake Pops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 cake pops
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box spice cake mix (or homemade pumpkin cake); 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting; 1 bag orange or white candy melts; Lollipop sticks; Pumpkin cake pop mold (optional); Sprinkles or decorations

Description

These Pumpkin Cake Pops are moist, spiced, and perfectly sweet. Made from scratch or using cake mix, they’re ideal for fall gifting, Halloween parties, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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1 box spice cake mix (or homemade pumpkin cake)

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup cream cheese frosting

1 bag orange or white candy melts

Lollipop sticks

Pumpkin cake pop mold (optional)

Sprinkles or decorations

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Instructions

1. Bake the pumpkin cake and let it cool completely.

2. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.

3. Mix in cream cheese frosting a little at a time until the texture is doughy.

4. Shape into balls or use a pumpkin mold. Chill for 30 minutes.

5. Melt candy melts. Dip a stick in the melt, insert into each ball, then dip and coat.

6. Decorate immediately. Let set in a stand or Styrofoam block.

Notes

If using boxed mix, omit eggs and oil, and use 1 cup pumpkin puree instead.

Use a small cookie scoop for evenly sized pops.

Freeze uncoated pops up to 2 months.

Decorate with edible glitter or fall-themed sprinkles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake (post-bake shaping)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake pop
Calories: 110
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg