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Gingerbread Cake Pops

Delicious Gingerbread Cake Pops for Your Holiday Celebrations

These Gingerbread Cake Pops are a festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations, combining rich flavors and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20 cake pops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Pop Base
  • 1 recipe Stout Gingerbread Cake Use any moist gingerbread recipe as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter, adjust salt accordingly.
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Consider a sugar-free powdered option.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with almond milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
For Assembly
  • 20-25 pieces Lollipop Sticks Essential for easy serving.
  • 12 ounces Melting Chocolate Colored chocolate melts can make them festive.
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Consider edible glitter or assorted sprinkles.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave
  • Floral Foam or Cardboard Box

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Buttercream Frosting by beating 1 cup softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually mix in 4 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Combine the cooled Stout Gingerbread Cake and crumbled cake in a bowl, add the buttercream frosting and mix until dough-like consistency forms.
  3. Shape approximately 20-25 balls from the dough, refrigerate them for 1-2 hours until firm.
  4. Prepare for dipping using a sturdy foam or box with holes to hold the cake pops upright.
  5. Melt 12 ounces of melting chocolate in intervals until smooth. Dip each lollipop stick in chocolate before inserting it into each cake ball and then coat the entire ball.
  6. Immediately roll the dipped cake pops in sprinkles, place upright to set for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake popCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill cake balls well before dipping to prevent cracking. Use a tall glass for easier dipping to maintain coverage and avoid mess. Keep an eye on melting chocolate to avoid lumps. Experiment with different sprinkles for festive designs.

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