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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake Pops

Last Updated March 20, 2023. Published October 7, 2019 Good For You Gluten Free

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This post for gluten-free pumpkin spice cake pops is sponsored by Pamela’s. Please see my disclosures for details on how I work with brands.

‘Tis the season for everything pumpkin, so would you expect anything less of me than to share a new gluten-free pumpkin recipe with you?

I think we can all agree that pumpkin everything is the BEST! Pumpkin makes everything taste so delicious and adds so much moisture to any recipe, including my personal favorite pumpkin treat… pumpkin bread!

I had the opportunity to try a gluten-free pumpkin bread mix that is better than anything I could have made myself. Seriously, it’s like you’re making homemade pumpkin bread without any fuss.

The pumpkin bread mix is by Pamela’s. Have you tried it? It’s so moist and pumpkin spicy that you’ll be coming back for seconds and thirds. You’ll have to demonstrate a little self-control when you make it to avoid eating the entire loaf!

Of course, if you can’t find Pamela’s Pumpkin Bread Mix, you could use any gluten-free pumpkin bread mix or make your own pumpkin bread from scratch.

I crumbled up the bread, combined it with a cheesecake frosting, and came up with these scrumptious and whimsical gluten-free pumpkin cake pops. How’s that for elevating the pumpkin bread experience?

Picture of pumpkin spice cake pops in front of Pamela's pumpkin bread mix

So let’s chat a bit about how I made these pumpkin spice cake pops and how you can make them at home, too (with a little help from Pamela’s, of course).

How to Make Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake Pops

First, you’ll want to gather all of your ingredients and prepare the gluten-free pumpkin bread mix according to the instructions on the packaging. I’ve listed the instructions in the full recipe below.

Picture of gluten-free pumpkin bread baked and sliced

Remember, cake pops require a moist and deliciously sweet cake or bread as the filling. So once the pumpkin bread has cooled, you’ll crumble it up into a large bowl as pictured below and combine it with the cheesecake frosting, which is a good binding for the cake pop filling.

cake crumbs mixed with cream cheese frosting

You can buy cream cheese frosting at the store or make your own by combining cream cheese, butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.

Once you add the cream cheese frosting, you’ll see the mixture looks like a wet dough. You’ll only need an about one-third cup of the cream cheese frosting, but a little extra is good if your bread mixture isn’t sticking together well.

Remember, the pumpkin bread should be just moist enough to roll into small balls. If the mixture is not holding together, add more cream cheese frosting, one tablespoon at a time.

dough rolled into balls to form cake pop filling

Once the one-inch balls are rolled and placed on parchment paper on a baking sheet, place them in your fridge or freezer to cool for at least 30 minutes. The cold air will harden them slightly, so they don’t fall apart when you dip them in the white chocolate.

While the balls are freezing, prepare your white chocolate coating by combining the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt everything in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted. It takes about two minutes for the chips to be fully melted.

Dip each stick in the melted chocolate, then place each stick inside each dough ball. Place the sheet back into the fridge or freezer so the chocolate sets in place. The chocolate will help secure the sticks in place so the tops don’t fall off.

cake pop sticks placed inside dough balls

Once the stick is secure in place, coat each ball completely with white chocolate goodness. Gently tap off the excess white chocolate so that only a thin layer of chocolate remains. You don’t want the balls too top-heavy or they’ll topple over!

dipping gluten-free pumpkin spice cake pops into white chocolate

Sprinkle each ball with a little cinnamon on top (optional), and place the cake pop stick upright in a floral foam core until the chocolate sets.

cake pops dipped and drying on stand

There you have it … a pumpkin spice cake pop recipe for the books! These cake pops are a HUGE hit with the kids, and they make a pretty addition to any holiday party. Just imagine the oohs and aahs you’ll get when your guests see these bad boys.

Final picture of gluten-free pumpkin spice cake pops

Inside each cake pop, you’ll find a moist, sweet, pumpkin-spiced bread filling. On the outside, you’ll find a sweet white chocolate candy coating (with a dash of cinnamon). Life doesn’t get better than this, my friends. Pumpkin season has arrived!

inside of cake pop
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Cake Pops header image of upclose cake ball

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake Pops

It's pumpkin season, and we're celebrating in style with these gluten-free pumpkin spice cake pops made with store-bought gluten-free pumpkin bread mix.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free pumpkin bread, gluten-free pumpkin cake pops, pumpkin spice cake pops
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Servings: 35 cake pops
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Jenny Levine Finke

Equipment

  • Cake pop sticks
  • Foam core

Ingredients

  • 1 package of Pamela's Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Mix or another gluten-free pumpkin bread mix

For the Cake Pops:

  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 oz white chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Instructions

  • Make the pumpkin bread according to the instructions on the package. Allow the bread ample time to cool before assembling your cake pops.
  • Crumble the cooled pumpkin bread mixture until no large clumps remain. Set aside.
  • In a bowl attached to your standing mixer, combine cream cheese and butter. Mix until smooth. Add in the cinnamon and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated.
  • Add about 1/3 cup of the cream cheese frosting to the pumpkin bread mixture, stirring until completely combined. The bread should be just moist enough to roll into small balls. If the mixture is not holding together, add more cream cheese frosting one tablespoon at a time.
  • Roll the pumpkin bread mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or a silicone mat. Let chill in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted. Mine took me about 2 minutes total. You can also do this over a double boiler on the stovetop if you'd like.
  • Dip each cake pop stick into the melted white chocolate and then insert into the pumpkin bread ball. Continue with all of the balls. This will ensure the stick stays firmly in place inside the dough ball. Place the cake pops back into the refrigerator or freezer for 5-10 minutes, until once again chilled with the stick in place.
  • Next, dip each cake ball into the white chocolate mixture until it is completely coated with chocolate. You can use a spoon to help you cover the cake pop if needed. Tap the cake pop very gently to remove any excess white chocolate. You want the chocolate coating to be very thin so it doesn't weigh down the cake pop and so the pop doesn't fall off the stick. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the top of the cake pop.
  • Let the cake pop sit upright in a floral foam block or in a cake pop holder until cool. Repeat with remaining cake pops. Allow each cake pop to set before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

If you do not want to make your own cream cheese frosting, you can use store-bought cream cheese frosting instead.
Instead of white chocolate chips for the coating, you can also use almond bark.
If you do not want to make cake pops, you can make chocolate-covered cake balls instead. After the first chill, dip the balls in the white chocolate mixture using a fork, then place the balls on a sheet of parchment paper to set.
You want to ensure that the pumpkin bread crumbs are moist enough to roll into a ball but not too moist that it makes the dough too soft.
If the melted white chocolate gets too thick, place it back in the microwave to heat it up slightly. It’s easier to work with and thinner when it’s warmed. If it’s still too thick, add another tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out.
When you dip the cake pops into the melted chocolate, gently tap off the excess white chocolate. If you don’t, then the cake pop might be too heavy and fall off the stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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