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Thanksgiving Cake Pops

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Cake Pop Turkeys are the cutest thing ever. These Thanksgiving Cake Pops are easy to assemble but gets all the laughs.
Prep Time :1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time :1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Servings :16
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Published: Sep 1, 2023 · Modified: Jun 21, 2025 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

If you're looking for cute Thanksgiving treats then these Thanksgiving Cake Pops are perfect for you. Delicious balls of cake dipped and decorated to be little turkey cake pops.

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Thanksgiving Cake Pops

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They actually make great fall cake pops, so think about making these all season long!

I had some cake tops that I had kept in the freezer that I knew would come in handy when I wanted to make something like this. I was thinking on some cake pop ideas, then I wondered if you could make a turkey cake pop.... and just look.

They're perfect.

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  • Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
  • Thanksgiving Cake Pops Recipe Instructions
  • Recipe variations and substitute ideas
  • Necessary gear: Equipment
  • More Thanksgiving recipes I think you'll love
  • How to store leftovers
  • Mel's kitchen notes
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  • Frequently asked questions: FAQs
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What makes this recipe so yummy

  • It's actually easy to make cake pops - after you've done it a few times that is. You do get better at it the more you do it.
  • Using the almond bark actually makes the dipping/coating part a lot easier. I know it's not as yummy as chocolate - but if you're looking for easy - I think it is that.
  • Could they BE any cuter? Bring them as Thanksgiving class treats, the kids will adore them.
  • They look great on your Thanksgiving table.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

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See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Thanksgiving Cake Pops Recipe Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

A cookie being dipped into melted chocolate.
Step 1: Melt the almond bark and dip each Ritz cracker. Lay on cookie sheets lined with wax paper and arrange four candy corn pieces on the edge (for the turkey tail).
Crumbled cake crumbs in a mixing bowl with cream cheese.
Step 2: Add the frosting to the crumbled cake. Mix together until evenly mixed.
A hand with a rolled up cake pop (ball).
Step 3: Take 2 tablespoons of the cake mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with all the cake mixture. Take a treat stick and dip the end into the melted almond bark, then push half way into the center of the cake ball. Repeat with all the cake balls. Freeze for 20 minutes.
A cake pop on a stick being dipped into melted chocolate.
Step 4: Reheat the almond bark again until dipping consistency, then dip each of the chocolate cake pops, allowing the excess to drip off. Then lay onto the Ritz Cracker. Arrange the sprinkles for the face while still wet.
A thanksgiving cake pop recipe, with cake pops sitting in a Thankful vase.
Thanksgiving Cake Pops

Hint: Although I had some delicious cake tops leftover from baking a cake - you could also bake your favorite cake.... or just throw together a cake mix. Whichever you prefer.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

  • Milk Chocolate - instead of almond bark use melted chocolate.
  • Candy Melts - instead of almond bark use a candy coating.
  • Pumpkin Cake Mix - turn these cute little turkeys into serious fall treats.
  • White Candy Melts - make white turkey cake pops.
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How to store leftovers

The turkey cake pops can be store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Store each in a cellophane wrapper if you have them.

Mel's kitchen notes

If the cake pop dries before you're able to get the face on there - take a stick and dab a little chocolate behind each eyeball and sprinkle and arrange the face that way.

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Frequently asked questions: FAQs

Why does my cake pop keep breaking while I'm trying to coat it?

You probably haven't frozen them for long enough.

Do I have to use a chocolate cake?

You can use any cake you like. Red velvet, white cake, yellow cake etc. is all fine. The same goes for the frosting. You could use cream cheese frosting, chocolate, or any other type that you prefer.


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Thanksgiving Cake Pops

Cake Pop Turkeys are the cutest thing ever. These Thanksgiving Cake Pops are easy to assemble but gets all the laughs.
Prep Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Thanksgiving
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Equipment

  • Candy Eyes
  • Spring Sprinkles
  • Wilton Jumbo Heart Sprinkles - 3.25 oz.
  • Cake Pop Holder
  • Cake Pop Sticks

Ingredients

  • 24 Ounces Chocolate Almond Bark
  • 16 Each Ritz Crackers
  • 64 Each Candy Corn Pieces
  • 4 Cups Cake crumbled (I used Chocolate cake)
  • 3 Tablespoons Frosting I used Vanilla
  • 32 Each Candy Eyes
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Add the almond bark to a medium bowl and microwave in 30 second blasts, stirring between, until totally melted and smooth.
    24 Ounces Chocolate Almond Bark
  • Dip each ritz cracker into the almond bark, coating it completely, then lay out on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
    16 Each Ritz Crackers
  • Before it dries, place four candy corn pieces (for the turkey's tail) on one edge of the cracker.
    64 Each Candy Corn Pieces
  • Repeat until all crackers have been coated.
  • Add the crumbled up cake and frosting to a large mixing bowl, and mix together until totally combined.
    4 Cups Cake, 3 Tablespoons Frosting
  • Take 2 Tablespoons of the cake mixture and roll into a ball. Lay on another baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  • Repeat until all cake mixture is used.
  • Take a 6" treat stick and dip the end 1" into the melted almond bark, then push half way into a cake ball.
  • Repeat with the remaining cake balls.
  • Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Once the cake has frozen enough, reheat the almond bark to dipping consistency.
  • Dip each cake ball into the melted almond bark until totally coated. Allow to drip off (mostly) then lay onto one of the coated ritz crackers.
  • While the coated cake pop is still wet place two candy eyes, one nose sprinkle and an upside down heart sprinkle underneath for the face of the turkey cake pop.
    32 Each Candy Eyes, Sprinkles
  • Repeat with the remaining cake pops.
  • Arrange/display as desired.

Notes

I had some leftover cake tops from baking a while back which was perfect for this recipe - you can make your own cake OR just throw together a box mix and quickly whip up a cake. Depends on how special you need them to be? Typically young kids won't notice the difference!
I like to use Almond Bark because I prefer how easy it is to dip/coat. If you prefer, you could use candy melts, or even better... chocolate!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 198mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 39g

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