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Turkey Cake Pops

Festive Turkey Cake Pops That Delight Every Sweet Tooth

These Turkey Cake Pops are a fun and customizable Thanksgiving treat for everyone’s sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 24 pops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Cake Mix Any flavor, pumpkin adds a festive twist.
  • 1 container Frosting Cream cheese frosting for a heavenly combination.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Candy Melts/Chocolate Choose colorful candy melts; thin with shortening if needed.
  • 12 sticks Lollipop Sticks Opt for sturdy sticks to avoid breakage.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Decorative Items Sprinkles, edible eyes, seasonal sprinkles for Thanksgiving.
  • 1 tablespoon Edible Glitter Adds sparkle to your cake pops.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Cake pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Refrigerator
  • Lollipop sticks
  • parchment paper
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Turkey Cake Pops
  1. Preheat your oven and bake the cake mix according to package instructions. Allow the cake to cool.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix in the frosting until fully combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into uniform balls and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  4. Melt the candy melts or chocolate until smooth, adding shortening if necessary to thin it out.
  5. Insert lollipop sticks into chilled cake balls, dip into coating, and allow excess to drip off.
  6. Decorate the cake pops while the coating is wet, then let them set for a few minutes.
  7. Once set, serve the cake pops or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make these Turkey Cake Pops a day in advance for best results, and explore creative decorations to make them memorable for your Thanksgiving celebration.

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