Introduction

These Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Pops are a fun and festive treat perfect for any celebration. Made with a fluffy gluten-free cake and coated in creamy white chocolate, they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (99g) vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (227g) milk, at room temperature
1 package King Arthur Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups (170g) confectioners’ sugar
8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened
pinch of table salt
1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream
about 1 pound (454g) white chocolate, chopped or white candy melts
gluten-free sprinkles
40 lollipop sticks

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the bottom (not the sides) of a 9” x 13” cake pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the vegetable oil, eggs, and milk together until frothy.
Step 3: Add the cake mix and beat on medium speed until the batter is thick, smooth, and lightened in color, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4: Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 26 to 28 minutes.
Step 5: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
Step 6: For the frosting, beat together confectioners’ sugar, softened butter, salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
Step 7: Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl, using your hands or a mixer.
Step 8: Mix in two-thirds of the frosting (about 200g) with the cake crumbs until fully combined. Add more frosting if needed, just enough for the mixture to hold together without being sticky or crumbly.
Step 9: Roll heaping tablespoons of the mixture into firm balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 10: Cover and refrigerate the cake balls until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
Step 11: Melt the white chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water or in short microwave bursts, stirring frequently.
Step 12: Dip a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it three-fourths of the way into a cake ball. Repeat for all sticks and cake balls.
Step 13: Refrigerate the cake pops until the chocolate around the stick sets, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 14: Dip the chilled cake pops into the melted white chocolate until fully coated. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 15: Immediately decorate with gluten-free sprinkles before the chocolate begins to set.
Step 16: Repeat dipping and decorating with the remaining cake pops.
Step 17: Allow the cake pops to fully set at room temperature before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, substitute the milk with an equal amount of almond or oat milk.
Add a few drops of your favorite food coloring to the frosting for colorful cake pops.
Use white candy melts for easier melting and dipping if you prefer.
To prevent cake pops from falling off the sticks, avoid adding too much frosting to the cake crumb mixture.

Storage

Store coated and decorated cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. If frozen, defrost the cake pops completely at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different gluten-free cake mix?

Yes, you can substitute any gluten-free confetti or vanilla cake mix, but the texture and flavor may vary slightly.

How do I make sure the cake balls stick to the lollipop sticks?

Dipping the stick in melted chocolate before inserting it into the cake ball helps secure the stick. Also, chilling the cake balls before dipping ensures they hold their shape better.

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These Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Pops are a delightful and colorful treat perfect for any celebration. Made with King Arthur Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Mix, they combine a moist and fluffy cake with a creamy frosting, all coated in smooth white chocolate and topped with festive gluten-free sprinkles. Ideal for those with gluten sensitivities, these cake pops are easy to make and beautifully decorated, making them a fun and tasty dessert for parties or special occasions.

Author: Lena
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
Yield: Approximately 40 cake pops 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Cake

1/2 cup (99g) vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (227g) milk, at room temperature
1 package King Arthur Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Mix

Frosting

1 1/2 cups (170g) confectioners’ sugar
8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened
pinch of table salt
1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Coating and Decoration

about 1 pound (454g) white chocolate, chopped, or white candy melts
gluten-free sprinkles
40 lollipop sticks

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the bottom of a 9” x 13” cake pan, avoiding the sides to ensure easy cake release.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat together vegetable oil, eggs, and milk until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating well combined ingredients.
Add Cake Mix: Incorporate the King Arthur Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Mix into the wet ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is thick, smooth, and lightened in color, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as necessary.
Bake Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and bake for 26 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely to room temperature before proceeding to the next steps.
Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat together confectioners’ sugar, softened unsalted butter, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Crumble Cake: In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a mixer for consistency.
Combine Cake and Frosting: Add about two-thirds (approximately 200g) of the frosting to the cake crumbs. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated. Add more frosting if needed to achieve a mixture that holds together without crumbling, cracking, or sticking to your hands, but avoid adding too much to prevent heaviness.
Form Cake Balls: Roll heaping tablespoons of the cake-frosting mixture into firm balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill Cake Balls: Cover and refrigerate the cake balls until firm, approximately 2 hours or overnight.
Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in a deep, heat-safe bowl over a pan of gently simmering water or in the microwave in short 20- to 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth.
Insert Sticks: Dip a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate and insert it into the center of each cake ball, pressing about three-fourths of the way through. Repeat for all cake balls and sticks.
Set Stick Coating: Return the cake pops to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to let the chocolate set around the stick, securing it in place.
Dip Cake Pops: Dip about 10 to 15 cake pops at a time into the melted white chocolate until fully coated. Shake off any excess chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the coated cake pops with gluten-free sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Repeat Coating and Decorating: Continue dipping and decorating the remaining cake pops in batches.
Set Completely: Allow the cake pops to set at room temperature fully before serving.
Storage: Store coated and decorated cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost completely before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter mixing and cake texture.
Do not grease the sides of the cake pan to avoid uneven baking or difficulty removing the cake.
Adding too much frosting will make cake pops heavy and prone to falling off the sticks.
Use gluten-free sprinkles to keep the recipe completely gluten-free.
When melting chocolate, avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
Refrigerate cake balls overnight for firmer pops that are easier to dip.
Shake off excess chocolate thoroughly when coating to prevent thick layers that might crack.
Allow cake pops to set completely at room temperature for best texture and appearance.

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