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Gluten Free Halloween Cake Pops

Fun and festive gluten-free cake pops decorated for Halloween, perfect for parties and kids with dietary restrictions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Party, Snack
Cuisine American, Halloween
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Base

  • 1 box gluten-free cake mix Vanilla or chocolate works.
  • Eggs, oil, and whatever the box says for making the cake Follow the instructions on the cake mix box.

Frosting and Coating

  • 1 cup gluten-free frosting Store-bought is totally fine.
  • 1 bag candy melts Choose Halloween colors: orange, purple, black, white.
  • Lollipop sticks Available at any craft store.
  • Sprinkles, edible eyes, tiny candies Use whatever strikes your spooky mood.

Miscellaneous

  • 1 sheet wax or parchment paper For setting the finished pops.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Bake the gluten-free cake according to the box instructions.
  • Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into a bowl using your hands.
  • Mix in the frosting until the mixture is doughy but not soggy.
  • Shape the mixture into ping-pong size balls and place them on a tray.
  • Chill the cake balls in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Coating

  • Melt the candy melts in the microwave.
  • Dip a lollipop stick into the melted candy and then poke it into a cake ball.
  • Dunk the entire cake ball into the melted candy, swirl around, and shake off the excess.
  • Quickly add toppings such as eyes and sprinkles before the candy sets.

Setting

  • Let the coated cake pops set on waxed paper until firm.

Notes

Store in an airtight container or freeze for long-lasting freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgSugar: 12g
Keyword cake pops, Gluten Free Cake Pops, Gluten-Free Desserts, Halloween Treats, spooky treats
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