Description
These adorable Sugared Pumpkin Cake Balls are the sweetest bite-sized treats for fall! Made from moist pumpkin cake, coated in sparkling sugar, and drizzled with chocolate, they look just like tiny pumpkins — complete with a chocolate “stem.” Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or cozy autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (130 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (180 g) pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 oz (60 g) melted chocolate (for drizzling)
- Crumbled chocolate cookies (for stems)
- 3 tbsp cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream (optional for binding)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin purée, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Pour into a lined 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add cream cheese frosting or buttercream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and shape slightly into pumpkin-like mounds.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar to create a sparkling effect.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate, letting it drip in “ridges” to mimic pumpkin lines.
- Press a small piece of chocolate cookie crumble on top for the stem.
- Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips for texture.
- Place the pumpkin cake balls in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
- Serve in mini paper cups for a polished presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling.
- Adjust the amount of frosting based on desired consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg