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Pumpkin Cake Balls

Pumpkin Cake Balls: Sweet Fall Treats to Savor

Delightful Pumpkin Cake Balls embody the essence of fall with spiced flavors and colorful presentation, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 54 minutes
Servings: 24 cake balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Or spice cake mix for a stronger flavor.
  • 1 can Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting Adds creaminess to the cake.
  • 1 cup Water Can substitute with milk.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil Olive oil can be used in place.
  • 3 large Eggs Flaxseed meal can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 can Libby’s Canned Pumpkin Purée Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg or allspice as alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Homemade blend can be used.
For Coating and Decoration
  • 1 bag Orange Candy Melts Also works with white almond bark tinted orange.
  • 1 tube Green Frosting For decorations.
  • 12 pieces Lollipop Sticks Essential for holding the cake balls.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Freezer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease a 13" x 9" baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
  4. Crumble the cooled cake into a bowl, then mix in the frosting until it resembles soft cookie dough.
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour.
  6. Melt the orange candy melts and dip each lollipop stick into the candy before inserting it into the cake balls.
  7. Dip each cake ball into the melted candy melts, allowing excess to drip off, and place them back on the baking sheet to set.
  8. Use the green frosting to decorate the cake balls like pumpkins with vines and leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Make these Pumpkin Cake Balls ahead of time for gatherings and enjoy their delightful flavor anytime!

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