Autumn Leaf Decorated Cake Pops
These festive autumn leaf cake pops are a fun and creative fall treat. Perfect for parties or cozy get-togethers, they’re decorated with colorful leaves in red, orange, and yellow, making them as eye-catching as they are delicious. Great for baking with kids or friends, and simple enough for beginners to enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
For Cake Pops:
- 1 Piece 9x13-inch cake any flavor (vanilla, chocolate, or pumpkin spice)
- 1 cup frosting buttercream or cream cheese
- 12 oz 340 g chocolate coating or candy melts(assorted fall colors)
- 24 Pieces lollipop sticks
For Decorations:
- 4 oz 115 g fondant (divided into red, orange, yellow, brown, green)
- ½ tsp edible gel food coloring assorted fall colors, optional
- 1 tsp edible gold or bronze dust optional
- 1 tsp edible glue or melted chocolate for attaching decorations
- 1 tsp edible glitter optional
- 2 tbsp colored sprinkles optional
- 2 edible markers brown, black, or gold
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Mixture:
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Add frosting gradually and mix until the texture is like play dough.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Form the Cake Pops:
- Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Dip the end of each stick into melted coating, then insert into each ball.
- Let them chill briefly to secure the sticks.
Coat the Cake Pops:
- Dip each cake pop in melted candy coating.
- Tap off excess and place upright in a foam block to dry.
- Create Leaf Decorations:
- Roll out fondant or use candy melts to make leaf shapes using cutters or molds.
- Use edible paint or food coloring for color and detail.
- Optional: use a toothpick to draw veins or patterns.
Decorate the Cake Pops:
- Once pops are dry, attach leaves using melted chocolate or edible glue.
- Add extra touches like edible glitter, drizzle, or initials with markers.
- Serve or Store:
- Display upright using a decorated foam block or jars filled with candy.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for later.