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Healthier Pumpkin Cake Pops
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin or mini cake pop mold with nonstick spray.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, applesauce, and egg until smooth.
3
Add flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
4
Spoon mixture into molds or form into small balls and bake for ~18–20 minutes, or until set.
5
Allow cake pops to cool completely, then insert lollipop sticks.
6
Dip each cake pop into melted white chocolate and let excess drip off.
7
Place on parchment and refrigerate or freeze until chocolate hardens.
8
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Batter Before Baking 🧊Refrigerate your cake batter for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and ensure dense, fudgy cake pops that hold their shape perfectly on the stick.
- Applesauce Substitution Balance ⚖️Replace up to 50% of oil with unsweetened applesauce, but don't exceed this ratio or your cake pops will become dry—the remaining fat is essential for moisture and texture.
- White Chocolate Dipping Temperature 🌡️Heat white chocolate to exactly 88-90°F using a double boiler, then add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it without scorching—this prevents a thick, chalky coating and ensures smooth, glossy coverage.
- Pumpkin Puree Moisture Control 💧Strain your canned pumpkin puree through cheesecloth for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, preventing dense cake pops and ensuring the applesauce can properly hydrate the dry ingredients.
- Stick Insertion Timing 🍭Dip lollipop stick tips in melted white chocolate before inserting into cooled cake balls—this acts as adhesive and prevents sticks from sliding out during the final chocolate dip.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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