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Turkey Cake Pops Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 28 cake pops
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These delightful Turkey Cake Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. Made from moist chocolate cake mixed with creamy frosting, shaped into bite-sized balls, and coated in rich chocolate bark, they are decorated with candy to resemble adorable turkeys. Easy to make and sure to impress, these cake pops combine the flavors of a classic chocolate cake with playful seasonal decoration.

Ingredients

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Cake and Frosting

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, prepared according to box directions
  • 2-3 tablespoons white frosting

Coating and Decorations

  • 16 ounces chocolate bark
  • 28 Oreos (thin dark chocolate)
  • 84 candy corn candies
  • 56 candy eyeballs
  • 28 yellow candy balls (for noses)
  • 28 heart sprinkles (for mouths)

Instructions

  1. Cool the cake: Allow the chocolate cake to cool completely after baking according to the box directions, ensuring it is easy to handle for crumbling.
  2. Crumble the cake: In a large bowl, crumble the entire cooled cake with a fork until it resembles fine crumbs.
  3. Add frosting: Mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of white frosting with your hands, working it into the cake crumbs until the mixture holds together and forms a ball.
  4. Shape the cake balls: Roll the cake mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for one hour to firm up the cake balls.
  5. Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate bark in a microwave-safe cup or bowl, heating in short bursts and stirring until smooth and ready for dipping.
  6. Dip the cake pops: Using two forks, dip each frozen cake ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off before placing them back on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Attach Oreos: Before the chocolate coating hardens, stick one Oreo on the backside of each dipped cake pop to represent the turkey’s body.
  8. Add facial features: Using tweezers for precision, carefully place two candy eyeballs, one yellow candy ball for the nose, and one heart sprinkle for the mouth on the front of each cake pop. If the chocolate hardens too quickly, use a small dab of melted chocolate as glue.
  9. Create feathers: Dip the tips of three candy corn pieces into melted chocolate and arrange them on top of each turkey cake pop to simulate feathers, holding them in place until the coating sets.
  10. Chill before serving: Place the decorated cake pops in the refrigerator to chill and allow the chocolate to fully harden before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, allow the cake to cool thoroughly before crumbling to prevent sogginess.
  • If the chocolate coating thickens, gently reheat in short bursts to maintain a smooth dipping consistency.
  • Use tweezers or small tools for precise placement of candy decorations.
  • These cake pops can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to customize decorations to your preference or for other holidays.

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